Sonedih
Sonedih is a revenue village in Markacho block, Koderma district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 294 in 54 households (Census 2011).
294 people. 54 homes.
Markacho block, Koderma district, Jharkhand.
Sonedih today
- Brinjal₹1,900Jamui APMC · 25 Oct 2026
- Cauliflower₹3,600Jamui APMC · 25 Oct 2026
- Onion₹4,200Jamui APMC · 25 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Sonedih is a village in Markacho block, Koderma district, Jharkhand. At the 2011 Census it had 294 people in 54 households, with a literacy rate of 60.4%. It is administered by the Mahughai gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 825318.
Gram panchayat
Sonedih is in the Mahughai gram panchayat.
Other villages in Mahughai
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Sonedih compares
By population, Sonedih is #79 of 100 inhabited villages in Markacho block.
| — | Sonedih | Markacho block | Koderma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 60.4% | 64.0% | 63.7% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 1,315 | 1,015 | 958 |
| People per household | 5.4 | 6.5 | 6.3 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 825318
- Markacho · Markacho
- Jamu · Markacho
- Dasaro Khurd · Markacho
- Khesmi Alias Purnanagar · Markacho
- Murukmanai · Markacho
- Chatti · Dhanwar
- Mahugai · Markacho
- Dharampur · Dhanwar
- Nawagarh · Dhanwar
All villages with PIN 825318 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
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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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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 ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
- Search the electoral roll ↗
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News near Sonedih
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
From Koderma district
- Amendment Notice regarding Participation in Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 Quiz and Youth Registration on MY Bharat Portal from District Sports Office Koderma
District Administration, Koderma · 22 Oct 2026
- Notice Regarding Participation in Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 Quiz and Youth Registration on MY Bharat Portal from District Sports Office Koderma
District Administration, Koderma · 16 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Sonedih
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
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Essential services & places near Sonedih
Sonedih isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Markacho block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices138 in Koderma district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics43 in Koderma district
Hospital
Sonar Mohlla, Bichariya, Markacho
Primary / community health centre
Near Middle School, Markacho (Bhojpur), Bhojpur, Markacho
Schools & anganwadis4 in Koderma district
Colleges & universities2 in Koderma district
Government offices1 in Koderma district
Temples4 in Koderma district
Other places of worship1 in Koderma district
Transport25 in Koderma district
Community places1 in Koderma district
Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Not checked by VoiceOfVillage unless marked verified. Phone numbers and hours appear only when the source lists them; call before you travel. openstreetmap.org/copyright Bank branches: RBI IFSC lists (via github.com/razorpay/ifsc, public domain). Post offices: India Post, All India Pincode Directory (data.gov.in, GODL-India).
Sonedih on the map
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 3 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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Questions about Sonedih
- Where is Sonedih located?
- Sonedih is a village in Markacho block of Koderma district, Jharkhand, India.
- Which district is Sonedih in?
- Sonedih is in Koderma district of Jharkhand.
- Which gram panchayat does Sonedih belong to?
- Sonedih comes under the Mahughai gram panchayat.
- How is Sonedih written in the local script?
- Sonedih is written सोनेडीह.
- What is the pincode of Sonedih?
- The pincode of Sonedih, Markacho, Koderma is 825318.
- What is the population of Sonedih?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sonedih had a population of 294 (127 males and 167 females).
- How many households are there in Sonedih?
- Sonedih had 54 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Sonedih?
- The literacy rate of Sonedih was 60.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Sonedih?
- Sonedih had 1,315 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sonedih in?
- Sonedih is in the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency.
- Who is the MP for Sonedih?
- Annpurna Devi (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Kodarma Lok Sabha seat, which includes Sonedih, in 2024.
- Which assembly constituency is Sonedih in?
- Sonedih is in the Kodarma assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
- Who is the MLA for Sonedih?
- Dr. Neera Yadav (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Kodarma assembly seat, which includes Sonedih, in 2024.
- What is the LGD code of Sonedih?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sonedih is 350188 and its Census 2011 village code is 350188.
- Which villages are near Sonedih?
- Other villages in Markacho block include Ambadih, Araiya, Arkosa, Asnatari, Babhandih.
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Markacho block
- Markacho
- Jamu
- Dasaro Khurd
- Khesmi Alias Purnanagar
- Murukmanai
- Mahugai
- Labania Alias Bela
- Bigha
- Simaria
- Devipur
- Dhubadih
- Kadodih
- Barwadih
- Dumardiha
- Bariyardih
- Bhojpur
- Nawadih
- Paplo
- Dongodih
- Bansdih
- Lohandiyo
- Kondradih
- Chopnadih
- Gagresinga
- Gurha
- Lalgarh
- Papahara
- Dardahi
- Jhalakdih
- Ambadih
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: 86.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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