Sonthi

Sonthi is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Sonthi unique in its vibrant Masturi-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Sonthi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sonthi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonthi is 438800. The village spans a total geographical area of 803.38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496197. Bilaspur is nearest town to Sonthi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sonthi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Masturi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sonthi

Population of Sonthi

According to the 2011 Census, Sonthi has a total population of about 2,955, with approximately 1,448 males and 1,507 females. The sex ratio is around 1040 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 407 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 99 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,217. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.21%, with male literacy at about 68.92% and female literacy near 47.91%. There are around 684 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sonthi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sonthi

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

Nearby Villages of Sonthi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonthi