Sonahara village, Kundhit block | Pincode 815359

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Sonahara is a village in Kundhit mandal, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, with a population of 373 across 83 households. The village has a literacy rate of 54.4% and is located at coordinates 23.237°N, 86.125°E.

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AMELI SOREN

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LGD code: 373214
Pincode: 815359
Post office: Kundahit
Population: 373
Households: 83
Literacy rate: 54.4%
Sex ratio: 811 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 219
Distance to district centre: 134 km
Distance to mandal centre: 125 km
Distance to Ranchi: 84 km
Distance to Kolkata: 241 km
Nearest railway station: Urma Railway Station · 16 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Arsha Hospital · 10 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Sonahara compares

By population, Sonahara ranks #81 of 168 villages in Kundhit mandal.

Literacy rate

54.4%

−5.3% vs mandal average

Sonahara: 54.4%
Kundhit mandal: 59.7%
Jamtara district: 53.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

811

−143 vs mandal average

Sonahara: 811
Kundhit mandal: 954

Household size

people per home

4.5

+0.2 vs mandal average

Sonahara: 4.5
Kundhit mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Sonahara at a glance

Sonahara is a village of 373 people in 83 households (Census 2011) in Kundhit block, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, the 81st-largest of 168 villages in Kundhit block. Literacy is 54%, 5 points below the block average of 60% and the sex ratio is 811 women per 1,000 men. It lies 134 km from the Jamtara district centre, 6 km from Ghatiali, the nearest town, 16 km from Urma Railway Station railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 815359, served by Kundahit post office; the LGD village code is 373214. The nearest hospital or health centre is Arsha Hospital, 10 km away. The sarpanch is AMELI SOREN, and the village votes in Nala assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rabindra Nath Mahato. The population is estimated at 320 in 2026, down 14% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Sonahara · this village	373	54%	—
Sonahara · Shikaripara	0	—	0 km N
Sonahara · Chakulia	396	48%	0 km N
Sonahara · Bagmundi	252	30%	0 km N
Bongada · Bagmundi	226	28%	1.3 km N
Kalha · Bagmundi	422	26%	1.8 km W
Puranaburudih · Arsha	23	26%	3.2 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Sonahara

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JAMTARA
Distance to nearest town (km): 62
Distance to district HQ (km): 62
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): BABUPUR
Total area (ha): 387.92
Irrigated area (ha): 20
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Sonahara

LGD code: 373214
Pincode: 815359
Post office: Kundahit
Population (Census 2011): 373
Population (projected 2026): 320
Households: 83
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 811
Literacy rate: 54.4%
Coordinates: 23.23724°N, 86.12510°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nala
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rabindra Nath Mahato
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: AMELI SOREN
Block / Mandal: Kundhit

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Jamtara district level

Then & Now

Sonahara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

373

Census 2011 baseline

-14.2%

Population · 2026

320

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 373Census 2011
Households: 83Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 811 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3202026 proj. · -14.2% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,38,046MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 92,188MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 825NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 57.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 52.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 82.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 77.7%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jamtara district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jamtara district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jamtara district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Sonahara

Mandal centre

Kundhit · ≈ 125 km

≈ 4 h 16 min by car · 5 h 4 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jamtara · ≈ 134 km

≈ 4 h 35 min by car · 5 h 27 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,362 people

Ghatiali · ≈ 5.6 km

≈ 12 min by car · 14 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi84 kmcapital
Kolkata241 km
Hyderabad1028 km
Delhi1073 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationUrma Railway Station16 km
Hospital / PHCArsha Hospital10 km
ATM / bankBank of India31 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump (Tata Route)25 km
CollegeSidho-Kanho-Birsha University26 km
Police stationTraffic Police Chowki47 km

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September 2026

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand

Reported by OpenGov Asia.

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News5 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review6 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia6 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India6 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch6 days ago
Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
Bodhi Wire7 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Sonahara

What is the pincode of Sonahara?

The pincode of Sonahara, Kundhit block, Jamtara district, Jharkhand is 815359. The post office is Kundahit.

Which post office delivers to Sonahara?

Mail for Sonahara is delivered through Kundahit post office, pincode 815359, in Kundhit block, Jamtara district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Sonahara located?

Sonahara is a village in Kundhit block of Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Sonahara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sonahara village has a population of 373 across 83 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sonahara?

The current sarpanch of Sonahara gram panchayat is AMELI SOREN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sonahara in?

Sonahara falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sonahara in?

Sonahara falls under the Nala assembly constituency (AC #8) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Sonahara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sonahara village is 54.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Sonahara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sonahara village is 811 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sonahara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sonahara, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Sonahara from Jamtara district centre?

Sonahara is approximately 134 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jamtara district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Sonahara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sonahara village is 373214.

Which is the nearest town to Sonahara?

Ghatiali (population 10,362, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 6 km from Sonahara in a straight line.

How big is Sonahara compared to other villages in Kundhit block?

Sonahara ranks 81 of 168 villages in Kundhit block by Census 2011 population (373 residents).

How far is Sonahara from Ranchi?

Sonahara is about 84 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 109 km.

How far is Sonahara from Kolkata?

Sonahara is about 241 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 313 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Sonahara?

Urma Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Sonahara, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sonahara?

Arsha Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Sonahara, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Sonahara?

Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Sonahara, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 41 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Sonahara?

Petrol Pump (Tata Route) is the nearest petrol pump to Sonahara, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Who is the MLA of Sonahara?

Sonahara falls under Nala assembly constituency (AC 8). The sitting MLA is Rabindra Nath Mahato (JMM).

Who is the MP for Sonahara?

Sonahara is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Sonahara in 2026?

Sonahara is estimated at 320 people in 2026, down about 14% from 373 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Sonahara in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Sonahara in Jamtara district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Sonahara?

AMELI SOREN is the sarpanch of Sonahara gram panchayat, Kundhit block. See the sarpanch list of Kundhit block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)