Sondaha - Banke Bazar, Gaya

Sondaha is a village situated in the Banke Bazar subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banke Bazar and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Lutua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sondaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sondaha is 255860. The village covers a total geographical area of 1139 hectares and falls under the 824217 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Sondaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Sondaha

According to the 2011 Census, Sondaha village had a total population of 1,936 people, including 979 males and 957 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.44%, with male literacy at 59.41% and female literacy at 35.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,232.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sondaha

Sondaha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sondaha

Sondaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Sondaha is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Sondaha is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sondaha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sondaha village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sondaha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sondaha village are given below:

FAQs about Sondaha