Sonbad

Sonbad is a village located in Dhanwar subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Dhanwar. Giridih is the district headquarter of Sonbad village. As per 2009 stats, Galwati is the gram panchayat of Sonbad village.

Here you can discover what makes Sonbad unique in its vibrant Dhanwar-Giridih region. You’ll see Sonbad’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sonbad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonbad is 350950. The village spans a total geographical area of 102 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 825412. Giridih is nearest town to Sonbad village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Sonbad village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sonbad

Population of Sonbad

According to the 2011 Census, Sonbad has a total population of about 291, with approximately 150 males and 141 females. The sex ratio is around 940 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 56 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.86%, with male literacy at about 58.67% and female literacy near 42.55%. There are around 49 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sonbad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sonbad

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sonbad. As per the 2011 stats, Sonbad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sonbad

Knowing the nearby villages of Sonbad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sonbad.

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