Sosan

Sosan is a village located in Namhol tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 24km away from district headquarter Namhol. Namhol is the sub-district headquarter of Sosan village. As per 2009 stats, Namhol is the gram panchayat of Sosan village.

Here you can discover what makes Sosan unique in its vibrant Namhol-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Sosan’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 Sosan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sosan is 019943. The village spans a total geographical area of 225 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174032. Bilaspur is nearest town to Sosan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Sosan 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 Sri naina Deviji Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sosan

Population of Sosan

According to the 2011 Census, Sosan has a total population of about 871, with approximately 436 males and 435 females. The sex ratio is around 997 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 123 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 105 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 70.84%, with male literacy at about 78.21% and female literacy near 63.45%. There are around 147 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sosan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sosan

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

Nearby Villages of Sosan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sosan