Somgad

Somgad is a village located in Bali Chowki tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 85km away from district headquarter Bali Chowki. Bali Chowki is the sub-district headquarter of Somgad village. As per 2009 stats, Somgad Srj is the gram panchayat of Somgad village.

Here you can discover what makes Somgad unique in its vibrant Bali Chowki-Mandi region. You’ll see Somgad’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 Somgad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Somgad is 014960. The village spans a total geographical area of 157 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175121. Mandi is nearest town to Somgad village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Somgad

Population of Somgad

According to the 2011 Census, Somgad has a total population of about 1,309, with approximately 671 males and 638 females. The sex ratio is around 950 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 178 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 555 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 58.29%, with male literacy at about 69.75% and female literacy near 46.24%. There are around 220 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Somgad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Somgad

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

Nearby Villages of Somgad

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Somgad