Somala

Somala is a village located in Somala mandal of Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is situated 72km away from district headquarter Somala. Somala is the sub-district headquarter of Somala village. As per 2009 stats, Somala village is also a gram panchayat.

Somala has its own place in the vibrant Chittoor region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Somala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Somala is 596504. The village spans a total geographical area of 2722 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 517257. Punganur is nearest town to Somala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 31km away.

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Population of Somala

Below is a concise population overview of Somala as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 6,323 3,096 3,227
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 656 320 336
Scheduled Castes (SC) 956 451 505
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 40 15 25
Literate Population 3,996 2,237 1,759
Illiterate Population 2,327 859 1,468

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Somala village:

  • The total population of Somala village is around 6,323, including approximately 3,096 males and 3,227 females, with a sex ratio of 1042 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 656 children aged 0–6 years in Somala village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Somala village has 956 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 40 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Somala village is about 63.20%, with male literacy at 72.25% and female literacy at 54.51%.
  • There are around 1,620 households in Somala village.

Connectivity of Somala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Somala. As per the 2011 stats, Somala had access to public bus service, private bus service and 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 Somala

Knowing the nearby villages of Somala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Somala.

Kandur Kamireddivaripalle Valligatla Nellimanda Irikipenta S Nadim Palle Upparapalle Nanjampeta Chandambylu Avulapalle Peddauppara Palle Diguvapalle

Frequently Asked Questions about Somala

Where is Somala located?
Somala village is situated in Somala Mandal, within the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Somala?
Somala serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Somala?
The pincode of Somala is 517257, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Somala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Somala is 6,323, with 3,096 males and 3,227 females.
How many households are there in Somala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Somala village has a total of 1,620 households.
What is the literacy rate in Somala as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Somala is 63.20%. The male literacy rate is 72.25%, while the female literacy rate is 54.51%.