Sadma Kalan - Peterwar, Bokaro

Sadma Kalan is a village situated in the Peterwar subdivision of Bokaro district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peterwar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bokaro. Sadmakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sadma Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sadma Kalan is 362448. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 829121 pincode.

Sadma Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gomiya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sadma Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Sadma Kalan village had a total population of 2,143 people, including 1,108 males and 1,035 females, living in 418 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.73%, with male literacy at 78.34% and female literacy at 50.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1431,1081,035
Child Population (0–6 yrs)323166157
Scheduled Castes (SC)653233
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,178738440
Illiterate Population965370595

Nearby Villages of Sadma Kalan

Sadma Kalan 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)
AchaiyaNorth1.00 km
PonrdagSouth-East1.25 km
TakahaNorth-East1.28 km
ObraWest1.49 km
GagiSouth1.68 km
ChandarpuraSouth-West1.73 km
LukuiyaEast2.05 km
BangaNorth2.38 km
JaruatanrSouth-East2.41 km
PetarbarSouth2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sadma Kalan

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sadma Kalan. The nearest railway station is Harubera, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bokaro to Sadma Kalan is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sadma Kalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sadma Kalan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sadma Kalan 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Sadma Kalan

Where is Sadma Kalan located?

Sadma Kalan village is located in Peterwar Subdivision, Bokaro district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sadma Kalan?

The Gram Panchayat of Sadma Kalan is Sadmakala.

What is the pincode of Sadma Kalan?

The pincode of Sadma Kalan is 829121.

What is the population of Sadma Kalan?

Sadma Kalan had a total population of 2,143, including 1,108 males and 1,035 females.

How many households are there in Sadma Kalan?

Sadma Kalan had 418 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sadma Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sadma Kalan was 64.73%. Male literacy was 78.34% and female literacy was 50.11%.