Sundarjori - Karma Tanr Vidyasagar*, Jamtara

Sundarjori is a village situated in the Karma Tanr Vidyasagar* subdivision of Jamtara district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karma Tanr and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Jamtara. Phofnad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sundarjori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sundarjori is 372541. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.28 hectares and falls under the 815351 pincode.

Sundarjori village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamtara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dumka Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sundarjori

As per Census 2011, Sundarjori village has a total population of 848 people, consisting of 454 males and 394 females. The village has 146 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 292 literate and 556 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population848454394
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1889791
Literate Population292192100
Illiterate Population556262294

Nearby Villages of Sundarjori

Sundarjori 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)
Suiya KanaliNorth0.55 km
NimadihSouth-East0.57 km
ChandrudiSouth-East0.87 km
DumariyaNorth-West0.95 km
SatuatanrEast1.08 km
KarniyabadWest1.09 km
BabudiSouth-West1.18 km
PindariSouth1.26 km
LoharbandhaSouth-East1.53 km
MajhladihNorth-West1.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sundarjori

Sundarjori is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Vidyasagar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jamtara to Sundarjori is about 18 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 Sundarjori

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

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sundarjori

Where is Sundarjori located?

Sundarjori village is located in Karma Tanr Vidyasagar* Subdivision, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sundarjori?

The Gram Panchayat of Sundarjori is Phofnad.

What is the pincode of Sundarjori?

The pincode of Sundarjori is 815351.

What is the population of Sundarjori?

Sundarjori has a total population of 848, including 454 males and 394 females.

How many households are there in Sundarjori?

There are 146 households in Sundarjori.

What is the literacy rate in Sundarjori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sundarjori is 34.43%. Male literacy is 42.29% and female literacy is 25.38%.