Sonad - Tundi, Dhanbad
Sonad is a village situated in the Tundi subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tundi and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Kolhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonad village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonad is 361089. The village covers a total geographical area of 4.53 hectares and falls under the 828142 pincode.
Sonad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Sonad
Sonad 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Rengha | North-West | 0.46 km |
| Nohatmurcha | South-West | 0.66 km |
| Dubrajpur | North-East | 0.70 km |
| Kamiyadih | West | 0.75 km |
| Jatadih | North-West | 0.79 km |
| Tundi | South-East | 0.81 km |
| Harilattanr | West | 0.93 km |
| Birmidih | West | 0.99 km |
| Rajgramtanr | North-East | 1.26 km |
| Paharpur Alias Khariotanr | South-West | 1.36 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sonad
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sonad. The nearest railway station is Bhuli, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Sonad is about 37 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 Sonad
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sonad village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Sonad
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sonad village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sonad
Where is Sonad located?
Sonad village is located in Tundi Subdivision, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonad?
The Gram Panchayat of Sonad is Kolhar.
What is the pincode of Sonad?
The pincode of Sonad is 828142.