Sondaha - Baghmara-Cum-Katras, Dhanbad

Sondaha is a village situated in the Baghmara-Cum-Katras subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baghmara and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Nagrikala North serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sondaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sondaha is 361493. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 828128 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

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

Population of Sondaha

As per Census 2011, Sondaha village has a total population of 433 people, consisting of 220 males and 213 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 245 literate and 188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 214 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population433220213
Child Population (0–6 yrs)531934
Scheduled Tribes (ST)214114100
Literate Population24516481
Illiterate Population18856132

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bhuian PaharpurEast1.11 km
DaldaliWest1.12 km
BagdahaNorth1.62 km
TilatanrSouth-West1.74 km
Gobindadih Alias BhosriEast1.99 km
MadhugoraWest1.99 km
BansmuriSouth-East2.12 km
SaldahaNorth-West2.65 km
PatamahulEast2.66 km
PanchrukhiNorth-East2.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sondaha

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sondaha. The nearest railway station is Tetulmari, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Sondaha is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Sondaha

Where is Sondaha located?

Sondaha village is located in Baghmara-Cum-Katras Subdivision, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sondaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Sondaha is Nagrikala North.

What is the pincode of Sondaha?

The pincode of Sondaha is 828128.

What is the population of Sondaha?

Sondaha has a total population of 433, including 220 males and 213 females.

How many households are there in Sondaha?

There are 90 households in Sondaha.

What is the literacy rate in Sondaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sondaha is 56.58%. Male literacy is 74.55% and female literacy is 38.03%.