Village code 351731

Sonbad Village, Bengabad Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Sonbad is a village in Bengabad Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Giridih district, Jharkhand. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Sonbad village map in Jharkhand
Sonbad village map image for Bengabad Block, Jharkhand.

Village Overview

Sonbad is a village in Bengabad Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Giridih district, Jharkhand. For Sonbad, the population is 2,093, PIN code is 815312 and Census village code is 351731. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Sonbad village
Village code351731
PIN code815312
Population2,093
Households394
Area188 ha / 1.88 sq. km / 465 acres
Population density1,113 people per sq. km
Sex ratio891 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townGiridih (6 km)
Current stateJharkhand
Census 2011 stateJharkhand
Current districtGiridih
Census 2011 districtGiridih

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 815312. This helps users verify the postal area for Sonbad, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Sonbad village
PIN code815312
Post offices linked with this PINBengabad SO, Ahilyapur BO, Badwara BO, Barkitand BO, Budhudih BO, and Chapuadih BO
Best matching post officeBengabad SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtGiridih
Postal stateJharkhand
Postal divisionGiridih Division
Postal circleJharkhand Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Sonbad comes under Sonabad gram panchayat and Bengabad C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Bengabad Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Bengabad at 102 km. The Census district headquarters, Giridih, is 6 km away.

Administrative details for Sonbad
Current stateJharkhand
Census 2011 stateJharkhand
Current districtGiridih
Census 2011 districtGiridih
State code20
District code349
Block / Census sub-district code2537
Gram panchayat code0247
C.D. Block code43
Block panchayat code43

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Sonbad village and its household count.

Total population

2,093 residents in 394 households

Male population

1,107

Female population

986

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 397; Scheduled Tribes: 45

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Available; count: 1

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Sonbad
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Sonbad
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayAvailable
Major district roadAvailable
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopNot available in village
Mandi / regular marketAvailable
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupNot available in village
Anganwadi centreNot available in village
Assembly polling stationNot available in village
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyNot available in village
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Sonbad
Treated tap waterAvailable
Untreated tap waterAvailable
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power4 hours per day
Winter domestic power4 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Sonbad
Net area sown56.38 hectares
Unirrigated area56.38 hectares
Forest area56.31 hectares
Non-agricultural area23.74 hectares
Main cropRice

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Sonbad
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Giridih, 5-10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Giridih, 5-10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.

How to Reach Sonbad

Giridih (6 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Bengabad is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Sonbad
Nearest major townGiridih (6 km)
Block headquartersBengabad (102 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Sonbad. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Sonbad
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Private Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Tap Water-TreatedAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tap Water UntreatedAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Uncovered WellAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Auto Modified AutosAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Mandis Regular MarketAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sonbad village located?

Sonbad is located in Bengabad Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Giridih.

Which Block is Sonbad in?

Sonbad is in Bengabad Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Sonbad in?

District: Giridih.

What is the village code of Sonbad?

The Census village code of Sonbad is 351731.

What is the PIN code of Sonbad?

The PIN code reported for Sonbad is 815312.

What is the population of Sonbad?

Sonbad has 2,093 residents in 394 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Sonbad part of?

Sonbad comes under Sonabad gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Sonbad?

The nearest statutory town to Sonbad is Giridih (6 km).

Which crops are grown in Sonbad?

The main crops reported for Sonbad are Rice.

What land-use details are available for Sonbad?

Land-use details for Sonbad include net area sown: 56.38 hectares and unirrigated area: 56.38 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Sonbad?

Government primary school status for Sonbad is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Sonbad?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Sonbad?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Sonbad?

The total geographical area of Sonbad is 188 hectares.

How many households are in Sonbad?

Sonbad has 394 households as per Census 2011.

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