Sangodih - Peshrar, Lohardaga

Sangodih is a village situated in the Peshrar subdivision of Lohardaga district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peshrar and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Lohardaga. Siram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sangodih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sangodih is 362917. The village covers a total geographical area of 753.43 hectares and falls under the 835302 pincode. Latehar is the nearest town.

Sangodih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lohardaga Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sangodih

As per Census 2011, Sangodih village has a total population of 588 people, consisting of 274 males and 314 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 1,145 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 227 literate and 361 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 546 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population588274314
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1456976
Scheduled Castes (SC)421626
Scheduled Tribes (ST)546258288
Literate Population227124103
Illiterate Population361150211

Nearby Villages of Sangodih

Sangodih 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)
BahagaraEast1.45 km
MurmuNorth-East2.24 km
NarayanpurNorth2.44 km
ManhaEast2.76 km
KopiyaNorth-East2.83 km
GhanghriNorth-West3.55 km
ParahiatolaNorth3.75 km
PartuEast3.79 km
Bul BulSouth-West4.17 km
KerarSouth4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sangodih

Sangodih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Demu, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Lohardaga to Sangodih is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sangodih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sangodih

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

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

FAQs about Sangodih

Where is Sangodih located?

Sangodih village is located in Peshrar Subdivision, Lohardaga district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sangodih?

The Gram Panchayat of Sangodih is Siram.

What is the pincode of Sangodih?

The pincode of Sangodih is 835302.

What is the population of Sangodih?

Sangodih has a total population of 588, including 274 males and 314 females.

How many households are there in Sangodih?

There are 119 households in Sangodih.

What is the literacy rate in Sangodih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sangodih is 38.61%. Male literacy is 45.26% and female literacy is 32.80%.