Sonadula - Adbhar, Sakti

Sonadula is a village situated in the Adbhar tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Malkharoda and around 52 km from Janjgir. Sonadula village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonadula is 437227. The village covers a total geographical area of 333.54 hectares and falls under the 495689 pincode. Sakti is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sonadula

As per Census 2011, Sonadula village has a total population of 2,128 people, consisting of 1,048 males and 1,080 females. The village has 464 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 306 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,293 literate and 835 illiterate residents. Additionally, 440 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 60 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sonadula are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1281,0481,080
Child Population (0–6 yrs)306163143
Scheduled Castes (SC)440234206
Scheduled Tribes (ST)602733
Literate Population1,293735558
Illiterate Population835313522

Nearby Villages of Sonadula

Sonadula 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KatariSouth-West0.97 km
PikariparWest1.43 km
SakarraNorth-East1.79 km
ChandeladihSouth-East1.95 km
NaurangpurNorth-West2.23 km
SulauniSouth-West2.43 km
OurdaWest2.51 km
GorkapaliWest2.64 km
SakarriNorth-East3.04 km
AmandulaSouth3.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sonadula

Sonadula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakti to Sonadula is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Sonadula is about 52 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 Sonadula

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sonadula

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sonadula

Where is Sonadula located?

Sonadula village is located in Adbhar Tehsil, Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sonadula?

Sonadula is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sonadula?

The pincode of Sonadula is 495689.

What is the population of Sonadula?

Sonadula has a total population of 2,128, including 1,048 males and 1,080 females.

How many households are there in Sonadula?

There are 464 households in Sonadula.

What is the literacy rate in Sonadula?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonadula is 60.76%. Male literacy is 70.13% and female literacy is 51.67%.