Sonbarsa - Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj), Chatra

Sonbarsa is a village situated in the Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj) subdivision of Chatra district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 39 km from Chatra, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Meerpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonbarsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonbarsa is 348036. The village covers a total geographical area of 566 hectares and falls under the 825403 pincode.

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

Population of Sonbarsa

As per Census 2011, Sonbarsa village has a total population of 1,056 people, consisting of 538 males and 518 females. The village has 199 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 452 literate and 604 illiterate residents. Additionally, 397 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,056538518
Child Population (0–6 yrs)223118105
Scheduled Castes (SC)397205192
Literate Population452279173
Illiterate Population604259345

Nearby Villages of Sonbarsa

Sonbarsa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Sonbarsa

Public transport in the Sonbarsa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Sonbarsa.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chatra to Sonbarsa is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonbarsa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sonbarsa

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

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

FAQs about Sonbarsa

Where is Sonbarsa located?

Sonbarsa village is located in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj) Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sonbarsa?

The Gram Panchayat of Sonbarsa is Meerpur.

What is the pincode of Sonbarsa?

The pincode of Sonbarsa is 825403.

What is the population of Sonbarsa?

Sonbarsa has a total population of 1,056, including 538 males and 518 females.

How many households are there in Sonbarsa?

There are 199 households in Sonbarsa.

What is the literacy rate in Sonbarsa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonbarsa is 42.80%. Male literacy is 51.86% and female literacy is 33.40%.