Sunding - Bandgaon, West Singhbhum
Sunding is a village situated in the Bandgaon subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from Bandgaon and around 90 km from Chaibasa. Jalasar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunding village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunding is 377053. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 833201 pincode. Ranchi is the nearest town.
Sunding village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manoharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sunding
According to the 2011 Census, Sunding village had a total population of 204 people, including 99 males and 105 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.83%, with male literacy at 91.57% and female literacy at 82.14%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 197.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 204 | 99 | 105 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 37 | 16 | 21 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 197 | 95 | 102 |
| Literate Population | 145 | 76 | 69 |
| Illiterate Population | 59 | 23 | 36 |
Nearby Villages of Sunding
Sunding 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chhotakesel | South-East | 1.61 km |
| Turang | North-West | 1.62 km |
| Jalmai | South-West | 2.00 km |
| Kununum | North-East | 2.18 km |
| Koto | North | 2.40 km |
| Kursi | West | 2.40 km |
| Siangkel | South-East | 2.58 km |
| Katidiri | North-East | 3.18 km |
| Usram | South | 3.27 km |
| Dudur | East | 4.02 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sunding
Sunding is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pokla, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Sunding is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sunding
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sunding village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Sunding
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sunding village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sunding
Where is Sunding located?
Sunding village is located in Bandgaon Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Sunding?
The Gram Panchayat of Sunding is Jalasar.
What is the pincode of Sunding?
The pincode of Sunding is 833201.
What is the population of Sunding?
Sunding had a total population of 204, including 99 males and 105 females.
How many households are there in Sunding?
Sunding had 32 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sunding?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sunding was 86.83%. Male literacy was 91.57% and female literacy was 82.14%.