Sonthi
About Sonthi
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sonthi village is 438800. Sonthi village is located in Masturi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Masturi (tehsildar office) and 34km away from district headquarter Bilaspur. As per 2009 stats, Sodhi is the gram panchayat of Sonthi village.
The total geographical area of village is 803.38 hectares. Sonthi has a total population of 2,955 peoples, out of which male population is 1,448 while female population is 1,507. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1040 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sonthi village is 58.21% out of which 68.92% males and 47.91% females are literate. There are about 684 houses in sonthi village. Pincode of sonthi village locality is 496197.
When it comes to administration, Sonthi village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sonthi village comes under Masturi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bilaspur Lok Sabha constituency. Bilaspur is nearest town to sonthi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.
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Population of Sonthi
The population details of Sonthi cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,955 | 1,448 | 1,507 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 407 | 207 | 200 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 99 | 51 | 48 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1,217 | 591 | 626 |
| Literate Population | 1,720 | 998 | 722 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,235 | 450 | 785 |
Connectivity of Sonthi
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sonthi
Where is Sonthi located?
Sonthi village is situated in Masturi Tehsil, within the Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonthi?
The Gram Panchayat of Sonthi is Sodhi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sonthi?
The pincode of Sonthi is 496197, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sonthi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonthi is 2,955, with 1,448 males and 1,507 females.
How many households are there in Sonthi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonthi village has a total of 684 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sonthi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonthi is 58.21%. The male literacy rate is 68.92%, while the female literacy rate is 47.91%.