Sondag - Ranka, Garhwa

Sondag is a village situated in the Ranka subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranka and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Garhwa. Sondag village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sondag is 347890. The village covers a total geographical area of 317 hectares and falls under the 822125 pincode. Garhwa is the nearest town.

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

Population of Sondag

As per Census 2011, Sondag village has a total population of 1,956 people, consisting of 1,002 males and 954 females. The village has 378 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 397 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 734 literate and 1,222 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,343 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 176 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9561,002954
Child Population (0–6 yrs)397196201
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,343694649
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1768591
Literate Population734467267
Illiterate Population1,222535687

Nearby Villages of Sondag

Sondag 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)
SonpurwaNorth1.57 km
SikatSouth-East1.63 km
BhaluaniNorth-West1.88 km
Jogi KhuraSouth2.43 km
ChaukriWest2.86 km
PuregaraSouth-East2.93 km
MungdahSouth-West2.97 km
PalheNorth-West3.02 km
Lidi KandaNorth3.16 km
ManpurNorth-East3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sondag

Public transport in the Sondag is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garhwa, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 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 Garhwa to Sondag is about 27 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 Sondag

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sondag 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 Sondag

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

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

FAQs about Sondag

Where is Sondag located?

Sondag village is located in Ranka Subdivision, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sondag?

Sondag is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sondag?

The pincode of Sondag is 822125.

What is the population of Sondag?

Sondag has a total population of 1,956, including 1,002 males and 954 females.

How many households are there in Sondag?

There are 378 households in Sondag.

What is the literacy rate in Sondag?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sondag is 37.53%. Male literacy is 46.61% and female literacy is 27.99%.