Somaraidih Village Overview
Somaraidih is a village in Chakradharpur tehsil of Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It lies about 4 km from Chakradharpur tehsil headquarters and around 31 km from Pashchimi Singhbhum district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kolchakda is the Gram Panchayat for Somaraidih village.
The sections below provide essential information about Somaraidih village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Somaraidih is 377437. The village covers a geographical area of 16 hectares and has a pincode of 833102. Chakradharpur is the nearest town.
Location Map of Somaraidih
Population & Demographics of Somaraidih
This section provides population and demographic details of Somaraidih village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 582 | 285 | 297 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 76 | 43 | 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 343 | 163 | 180 |
| Literate Population | 380 | 206 | 174 |
| Illiterate Population | 202 | 79 | 123 |
Key population details of Somaraidih village are given below:
- Somaraidih village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 582, including approximately 285 males and 297 females, with a sex ratio of 1042 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 11 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 343 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Somaraidih village is good, with a literacy rate of about 65.29%.
- There are around 125 households in Somaraidih village.
Transport & Connectivity of Somaraidih
Transport facilities help residents of Somaraidih village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Somaraidih
The following villages are located close to Somaraidih and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Somaraidih
- Where is Somaraidih located?
- Somaraidih village is located in Chakradharpur Subdivision, Pashchimi Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Somaraidih?
- The Gram Panchayat of Somaraidih is Kolchakda (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Somaraidih?
- The pincode of Somaraidih is 833102.
- What is the population of Somaraidih?
- Somaraidih has a total population of 582, including 285 males and 297 females.
- How many households are there in Somaraidih?
- There are 125 households in Somaraidih.
- What is the literacy rate in Somaraidih?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Somaraidih is 65.29%. Male literacy is 72.28% and female literacy is 58.59%.