Sonatari
Sonatari is a revenue village in Sarath block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 735 in 144 households (Census 2011).
735 souls. 144 homes.
Sarath block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand.
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Sonatari today
- Brinjal₹3,850Durgapur APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Cabbage₹2,550Durgapur APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Masur Dal₹9,765Durgapur APMC · 24 Oct 2026
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Sonatari is a village in Sarath block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand. At the 2011 Census it had 735 people in 144 households, with a literacy rate of 42.1%. It is administered by the Lagwan gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 815355.
Gram panchayat
Sonatari is in the Lagwan gram panchayat.
Other villages in Lagwan
- Lagwa
- Panrua
- Baghjoriya
- Dindakoli Chhit
- Pipra Sol
- Gopalpur
- Alagbara
- Murgabani
- Danarbad
- Pithalapur
- Bedpura
- Saharpura
- Baghjhapta
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Sonatari compares
By population, Sonatari ranks #71 of 349 inhabited villages in Sarath block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Sonatari had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Sonatari at a glance
Sonatari is a village of 735 people in 144 households (Census 2011) in Sarath block, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, the 71st of 349 inhabited villages in Sarath block by population. Literacy is 42.1%, 20.5 points below the block figure of 62.6%, and the sex ratio is 851 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 815355; the LGD village code is 355272.
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Key facts — Sonatari
Villages sharing pincode 815355
Other villages in Sarath block
View all 390 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 735Census 2011
- Male / female
- 397 / 338
- Households
- 144
- People per home
- 5.1
- Literacy rate
- 42.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Sonatari on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Sonatari. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Sonatari · 24.2185° N, 86.8423° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 78% of the 9 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Jharkhand Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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From Deoghar district
- Request For Proposal for the procurement of school bus for Uma Nalini Baha Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Kunda, Deoghar.
District Administration, Deoghar · 3 Oct 2026
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- Notice Regarding Enlistment/Registration of Contractors (Zila Parishad Office, Gumla)
District Administration, Gumla · 31 Oct 2026
- Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Event and Celebrity Management Agency for Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav–2027
District Administration, Chatra · 27 Oct 2026
- Press release from the District Sports Office, Latehar.
District Administration, Latehar · 24 Oct 2026
- Notice Regarding the Employment Camp Notification — Pakur
District Administration, Pakur · 24 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Sonatari
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
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Essential services & places near Sonatari
Sonatari isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Sarath block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices256 in Deoghar district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics196 in Deoghar district
Primary / community health centre
Near Bajrangbali Mandir, Sarath, Sarath Road
Primary / community health centre
Basha
Primary / community health centre
Dhiba
Primary / community health centre
Koriadih
Primary / community health centre
Matiara
Primary / community health centre
Srirampura
Schools & anganwadis3 in Deoghar district
Colleges & universities8 in Deoghar district
Temples1 in Deoghar district
Other places of worship3 in Deoghar district
Transport40 in Deoghar district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
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People often ask about Sonatari
Where is Sonatari located?
Sonatari is a village in Sarath block of Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Sonatari in?
Sonatari is in Deoghar district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Sonatari belong to?
Sonatari comes under the Lagwan gram panchayat.
How is Sonatari written in the local script?
Sonatari is written सोनातरी.
What is the pincode of Sonatari?
The pincode of Sonatari, Sarath, Deoghar is 815355.
What is the population of Sonatari?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonatari had a population of 735 (397 males and 338 females).
How many households are there in Sonatari?
Sonatari had 144 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Sonatari?
The literacy rate of Sonatari was 42.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Sonatari?
Sonatari had 851 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
What is the LGD code of Sonatari?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sonatari is 355272 and its Census 2011 village code is 355272.
Which villages are near Sonatari?
Villages near Sonatari include Sarath (within ~15 km), Behra (within ~15 km), Behrukhi (within ~15 km), Phasiabad (within ~15 km), Baramasia (within ~15 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Sonatari?
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- Pharmacy
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- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 76.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →No market in Deoghar district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Durgapur APMC, Paschim Bardhaman district — about 70 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 24 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjal | Durgapur APMC | 3,700 | 3,900 | 3,850 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage | Durgapur APMC | 2,450 | 2,650 | 2,550 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Durgapur APMC | 9,650 | 9,865 | 9,765 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Mustard | Durgapur APMC | 6,325 | 6,550 | 6,450 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Mustard Oil | Durgapur APMC | 18,250 | 19,200 | 18,700 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Nasik | Durgapur APMC | 4,550 | 4,700 | 4,600 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Durgapur APMC | 740 | 800 | 760 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Rice · Fine | Durgapur APMC | 4,650 | 4,860 | 4,765 | 24 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Sonatari's shops.
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
All villages near Sonatari →Compare Sonatari with… →All villages in Sarath →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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