Sundarpahari - Gobindpur, Dhanbad

Sundarpahari is a village situated in the Gobindpur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gobindpur and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Mahubani 1 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sundarpahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sundarpahari is 361755. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 828109 pincode.

Sundarpahari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sindri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sundarpahari

According to the 2011 Census, Sundarpahari village had a total population of 977 people, including 507 males and 470 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.79%, with male literacy at 64.86% and female literacy at 27.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Sundarpahari

Sundarpahari 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 Sundarpahari

Public transport in the Sundarpahari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dokra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Sundarpahari is about 16 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 Sundarpahari

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

Health Facilities in Sundarpahari

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

FAQs about Sundarpahari