Sodam Village Overview
Sodam is a village in Sodam tehsil of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It lies about 65 km from Chittoor district headquarters. Sodam is the tehsil headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sodam village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Sodam village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sodam is 596165. The village covers a geographical area of 1867 hectares and has a pincode of 517123. Punganur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.
Location Map of Sodam
Population & Demographics of Sodam
This section provides population and demographic details of Sodam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,995 | 3,669 | 3,326 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 748 | 401 | 347 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 722 | 388 | 334 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 330 | 164 | 166 |
| Literate Population | 4,770 | 2,773 | 1,997 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,225 | 896 | 1,329 |
Key population details of Sodam village are given below:
- Sodam village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 6,995, including approximately 3,669 males and 3,326 females, with a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 722 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 330 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sodam village is good, with a literacy rate of about 68.19%.
- There are around 1,827 households in Sodam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sodam
Transport facilities help residents of Sodam village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sodam
The following villages are located close to Sodam and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sodam
- Where is Sodam located?
- Sodam village is located in Sodam Mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sodam?
- Sodam is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sodam?
- The pincode of Sodam is 517123.
- What is the population of Sodam?
- Sodam has a total population of 6,995, including 3,669 males and 3,326 females.
- How many households are there in Sodam?
- There are 1,827 households in Sodam.
- What is the literacy rate in Sodam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sodam is 68.19%. Male literacy is 75.58% and female literacy is 60.04%.