Sojla

Sojla is a village located in Jubbal tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 120km away from district headquarter Jubbal. Jubbal is the sub-district headquarter of Sojla village. As per 2009 stats, Barthata is the gram panchayat of Sojla village.

Here you can discover what makes Sojla unique in its vibrant Jubbal-Shimla region. You’ll see Sojla’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 Sojla

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sojla is 026029. The village spans a total geographical area of 91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171206. Jubbal is nearest town to Sojla village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Sojla

Population of Sojla

According to the 2011 Census, Sojla has a total population of about 241, with approximately 120 males and 121 females. The sex ratio is around 1008 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 34 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 136 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 69.29%, with male literacy at about 75.83% and female literacy near 62.81%. There are around 45 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sojla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sojla

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

Nearby Villages of Sojla

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sojla