Sothi - Bamhnidih, Janjgir-Champa

Sothi is a village situated in the Bamhnidih tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Champa and around 20 km from Janjgir. Sothi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sothi is 436842. The village covers a total geographical area of 1074.33 hectares and falls under the 495660 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sothi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaijaipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sothi

According to the 2011 Census, Sothi village had a total population of 3,964 people, including 2,036 males and 1,928 females, living in 848 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.44%, with male literacy at 77.63% and female literacy at 54.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 567.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sothi

Sothi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sothi

Sothi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibh6, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Sothi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Sothi is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sothi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sothi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sothi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sothi village are given below:

FAQs about Sothi