Sokhada

Sokhada is a village located in Dhrangadhra taluka of Surendranagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Dhrangadhra (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Surendranagar. As per 2009 stats, Sokhada village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sokhada unique in its vibrant Dhrangadhra-Surendranagar region. You’ll see Sokhada’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 Sokhada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sokhada is 512049. The village spans a total geographical area of 1112.03 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 382745. Dhrangadhra is nearest town to Sokhada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sokhada 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 Dhrangadhra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Surendranagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sokhada

Population of Sokhada

According to the 2011 Census, Sokhada has a total population of about 1,009, with approximately 520 males and 489 females. The sex ratio is around 940 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 115 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 325 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.07%, with male literacy at about 78.85% and female literacy near 60.74%. There are around 224 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sokhada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sokhada

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

Nearby Villages of Sokhada

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sokhada