Softa

Softa is a village located in Bhander tehsil of Datia district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Bhander (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Datia. As per 2009 stats, Sopta is the gram panchayat of Softa village.

Softa has its own place in the vibrant Datia 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 Softa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Softa is 454919. The village spans a total geographical area of 421.29 hectares. Bhander is nearest town to Softa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Softa

Below is a concise population overview of Softa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,467 785 682
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 181 105 76
Scheduled Castes (SC) 573 313 260
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,028 645 383
Illiterate Population 439 140 299

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Softa village:

  • The total population of Softa village is around 1,467, including approximately 785 males and 682 females, with a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 181 children aged 0–6 years in Softa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Softa village has 573 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Softa village is about 70.07%, with male literacy at 82.17% and female literacy at 56.16%.
  • There are around 338 households in Softa village.

Connectivity of Softa

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Softa

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Softa

Where is Softa located?
Softa village is situated in Bhander Tehsil, within the Datia district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Softa?
The Gram Panchayat of Softa is Sopta (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Softa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Softa is 1,467, with 785 males and 682 females.
How many households are there in Softa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Softa village has a total of 338 households.
What is the literacy rate in Softa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Softa is 70.07%. The male literacy rate is 82.17%, while the female literacy rate is 56.16%.