Sonardih - Jamua, Giridih

Sonardih is a village situated in the Jamua subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamua and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Chilga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonardih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonardih is 351474. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 815312 pincode.

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

Population of Sonardih

As per Census 2011, Sonardih village has a total population of 781 people, consisting of 421 males and 360 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 463 literate and 318 illiterate residents. Additionally, 207 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population781421360
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1276958
Scheduled Castes (SC)20711097
Literate Population463293170
Illiterate Population318128190

Nearby Villages of Sonardih

Sonardih 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)
BamitanrNorth0.72 km
ChirudihSouth0.88 km
BaliadipuNorth-East1.06 km
GambhariaSouth-West1.17 km
ChilgaWest1.36 km
PurnadihNorth-East1.40 km
GhonghabadSouth1.57 km
JhabdatanrSouth-East1.86 km
TatkariNorth1.86 km
KadampurSouth1.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sonardih

Public transport in the Sonardih is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maheshmunda, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Sonardih is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonardih

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

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

Health Facilities in Sonardih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sonardih

Where is Sonardih located?

Sonardih village is located in Jamua Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sonardih?

The Gram Panchayat of Sonardih is Chilga.

What is the pincode of Sonardih?

The pincode of Sonardih is 815312.

What is the population of Sonardih?

Sonardih has a total population of 781, including 421 males and 360 females.

How many households are there in Sonardih?

There are 124 households in Sonardih.

What is the literacy rate in Sonardih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonardih is 59.28%. Male literacy is 69.60% and female literacy is 47.22%.