Sonthi
About Sonthi
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sonthi village is 436973. Sonthi village is located in Sakti tehsil of Janjgir Champa district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 1km away from sub-district headquarter Sakti (tehsildar office) and 46km away from district headquarter Janjgir. As per 2009 stats, Sonthi village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 307.18 hectares. Sonthi has a total population of 2,710 peoples, out of which male population is 1,354 while female population is 1,356. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1001 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sonthi village is 65.35% out of which 73.63% males and 57.08% females are literate. There are about 675 houses in sonthi village. Pincode of sonthi village locality is 491557.
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 Sakri Vidhan Sabha constituency & Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha constituency. Sakti is nearest town to sonthi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 1km 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 | 2,710 | 1,354 | 1,356 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 355 | 179 | 176 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 898 | 443 | 455 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 93 | 47 | 46 |
| Literate Population | 1,771 | 997 | 774 |
| Illiterate Population | 939 | 357 | 582 |
Connectivity of Sonthi
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| 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 Sakti Tehsil, within the Janjgir Champa district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonthi?
Sonthi serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Sonthi?
The pincode of Sonthi is 491557, 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 2,710, with 1,354 males and 1,356 females.
How many households are there in Sonthi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonthi village has a total of 675 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sonthi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonthi is 65.35%. The male literacy rate is 73.63%, while the female literacy rate is 57.08%.