Sos

Sos is a village located in Chandwa subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Chandwa (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Latehar. As per 2009 stats, Sasang is the gram panchayat of Sos village.

Here you can discover what makes Sos unique in its vibrant Chandwa-Latehar region. You’ll see Sos’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 Sos

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sos is 367556. The village spans a total geographical area of 676 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822126. Chandwa is nearest town to Sos village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Sos

Population of Sos

According to the 2011 Census, Sos has a total population of about 1,516, with approximately 768 males and 748 females. The sex ratio is around 973 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 287 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 407 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,091. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.85%, with male literacy at about 63.02% and female literacy near 40.37%. There are around 280 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sos's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sos

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

Nearby Villages of Sos

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sos