Soetba - Goilkera, West Singhbhum

Soetba is a village situated in the Goilkera subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 25 km from Goilkera and around 23 km from Chaibasa. Kadamdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soetba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soetba is 377570. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.69 hectares and falls under the 833103 pincode.

Soetba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Soetba

As per Census 2011, Soetba village has a total population of 864 people, consisting of 421 males and 443 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 209 literate and 655 illiterate residents. Additionally, 850 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population864421443
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19791106
Scheduled Tribes (ST)850417433
Literate Population20914069
Illiterate Population655281374

Nearby Villages of Soetba

Soetba 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)
NugriWest2.19 km
BaipiNorth-West2.45 km
UtutuaNorth3.67 km
GuiberaNorth-West4.17 km
IchahatuWest4.27 km
OtadiriNorth-West4.71 km
GurguriyaNorth-West5.10 km
DhobadihaWest5.29 km
HijiyaNorth5.58 km
IchakutiNorth5.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Soetba

Soetba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lotapahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 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 Chaibasa to Soetba is about 23 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 Soetba

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

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

Health Facilities in Soetba

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Soetba 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Soetba

Where is Soetba located?

Soetba village is located in Goilkera Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Soetba?

The Gram Panchayat of Soetba is Kadamdiha.

What is the pincode of Soetba?

The pincode of Soetba is 833103.

What is the population of Soetba?

Soetba has a total population of 864, including 421 males and 443 females.

How many households are there in Soetba?

There are 166 households in Soetba.

What is the literacy rate in Soetba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soetba is 24.19%. Male literacy is 33.25% and female literacy is 15.58%.