Sonthal

Sonthal is a village located in Theog tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 37km away from district headquarter Theog. Theog is the sub-district headquarter of Sonthal village. As per 2009 stats, Dharech is the gram panchayat of Sonthal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonthal is 025256. The village spans a total geographical area of 192 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171209. Theog is nearest town to Sonthal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Sonthal 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 Theog 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 Sonthal

Population of Sonthal

According to the 2011 Census, Sonthal has a total population of about 497, with approximately 245 males and 252 females. The sex ratio is around 1028 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 65 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 65 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 74.65%, with male literacy at about 83.67% and female literacy near 65.87%. There are around 91 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sonthal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sonthal

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

Nearby Villages of Sonthal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonthal