Sonadah - Bamhnidih, Janjgir-Champa

Sonadah is a village situated in the Bamhnidih tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 43 km from Champa and around 53 km from Janjgir. Sonadah village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonadah is 436880. The village covers a total geographical area of 363.2 hectares and falls under the 495661 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Sonadah village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaijaipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sonadah

According to the 2011 Census, Sonadah village had a total population of 1,313 people, including 633 males and 680 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.15%, with male literacy at 82.87% and female literacy at 58.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 953.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonadah

Sonadah 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 Sonadah

Sonadah is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Sonadah is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Sonadah is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonadah

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

Health Facilities in Sonadah

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

FAQs about Sonadah