Sohal
Sohal is a village located in Seoni tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 50km away from district headquarter Seoni. Seoni is the sub-district headquarter of Sohal village. As per 2009 stats, Nehra Bp is the gram panchayat of Sohal village.
Sohal has its own place in the vibrant Shimla region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Sohal
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sohal is 024012. The village spans a total geographical area of 137 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171103. Seoni is nearest town to Sohal village for all major economic activities.
When it comes to local governance, Sohal 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 Shimla Rural 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 Sohal
Population of Sohal
Below is a concise population overview of Sohal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 301 | 164 | 137 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 28 | 16 | 12 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 53 | 24 | 29 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 258 | 143 | 115 |
Illiterate Population | 43 | 21 | 22 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sohal village:
- The total population of Sohal village is around 301, including approximately 164 males and 137 females, with a sex ratio of 835 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 28 children aged 0–6 years in Sohal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Sohal village has 53 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy rate of Sohal village is about 85.71%, with male literacy at 87.20% and female literacy at 83.94%.
- There are around 56 households in Sohal village.
Connectivity of Sohal
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sohal. As per the 2011 stats, Sohal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sohal
Knowing the nearby villages of Sohal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sohal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sohal
- Where is Sohal located?
- Sohal village is situated in Seoni Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sohal?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sohal is Nehra Bp (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Sohal?
- The pincode of Sohal is 171103, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sohal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sohal is 301, with 164 males and 137 females.
- How many households are there in Sohal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sohal village has a total of 56 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sohal as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sohal is 85.71%. The male literacy rate is 87.20%, while the female literacy rate is 83.94%.