Soawa

Soawa is a village located in Arki tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 82km away from district headquarter Arki. Arki is the sub-district headquarter of Soawa village. As per 2009 stats, Barog is the gram panchayat of Soawa village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Soawa is 020173. The village spans a total geographical area of 47.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173221. Arki is nearest town to Soawa village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Soawa 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 Soawa

Population of Soawa

According to the 2011 Census, Soawa has a total population of about 209, with approximately 107 males and 102 females. The sex ratio is around 953 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 25 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 98 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 70.81%, with male literacy at about 73.83% and female literacy near 67.65%. There are around 38 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Soawa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Soawa

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

Nearby Villages of Soawa

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Soawa