Samothi

Samothi is a village located in Arki tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 60km away from district headquarter Arki. Arki is the sub-district headquarter of Samothi village. As per 2009 stats, Chamyawal is the gram panchayat of Samothi village.

Here you can discover what makes Samothi unique in its vibrant Arki-Solan region. You’ll see Samothi’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 Samothi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Samothi is 020077. The village spans a total geographical area of 51 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173208. Arki is nearest town to Samothi village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Samothi 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 Arki 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 Samothi

Population of Samothi

According to the 2011 Census, Samothi has a total population of about 129, with approximately 65 males and 64 females. The sex ratio is around 984 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 11 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 128 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 80.62%, with male literacy at about 87.69% and female literacy near 73.44%. There are around 27 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Samothi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Samothi

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

Nearby Villages of Samothi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Samothi