Sontala

Sontala is a village located in Tamulpur subdivision of Baksa district in Assam, India. It is situated 70km away from sub-district headquarter Guwahati (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Mushalpur.

Sontala has its own place in the vibrant Baksa 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 Sontala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sontala is 304776. The village spans a total geographical area of 228.22 hectares. Rangia is nearest town to Sontala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

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Population of Sontala

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,565 816 749
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 166 100 66
Scheduled Castes (SC) 35 21 14
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,441 751 690
Literate Population 875 503 372
Illiterate Population 690 313 377

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

  • The total population of Sontala village is around 1,565, including approximately 816 males and 749 females, with a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 166 children aged 0–6 years in Sontala village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sontala village has 35 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,441 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sontala village is about 55.91%, with male literacy at 61.64% and female literacy at 49.67%.
  • There are around 282 households in Sontala village.

Connectivity of Sontala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sontala. As per the 2011 stats, Sontala 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 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sontala

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

Kachukata Pub Kachukata Saru Balisiha Uttar Gandhibari Dakhin Gandhibari Niz Depheli Jokmari Uttar Golbera Dakhin Golbera Bamunjhar No 2 Boinara Satra

Frequently Asked Questions about Sontala

Where is Sontala located?
Sontala village is situated in Tamulpur Subdivision, within the Baksa district of Assam, India.
What is the population of Sontala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sontala is 1,565, with 816 males and 749 females.
How many households are there in Sontala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sontala village has a total of 282 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sontala as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sontala is 55.91%. The male literacy rate is 61.64%, while the female literacy rate is 49.67%.