Sontalai Village Overview
Sontalai is a village in Handiya tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It lies about 24 km from Handiya tehsil headquarters and around 24 km from Harda district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sontalai village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Sontalai village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sontalai is 486830. The village covers a geographical area of 1243.03 hectares. Harda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Location Map of Sontalai
Population & Demographics of Sontalai
This section provides population and demographic details of Sontalai village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,755 | 907 | 848 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 323 | 169 | 154 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 225 | 124 | 101 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 762 | 394 | 368 |
| Literate Population | 913 | 534 | 379 |
| Illiterate Population | 842 | 373 | 469 |
Key population details of Sontalai village are given below:
- Sontalai village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,755, including approximately 907 males and 848 females, with a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 225 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 762 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sontalai village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 52.02%.
- There are around 352 households in Sontalai village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sontalai
Transport facilities help residents of Sontalai village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sontalai
The following villages are located close to Sontalai and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sontalai
- Where is Sontalai located?
- Sontalai village is located in Handiya Tehsil, Harda district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sontalai?
- Sontalai is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Sontalai?
- Sontalai has a total population of 1,755, including 907 males and 848 females.
- How many households are there in Sontalai?
- There are 352 households in Sontalai.
- What is the literacy rate in Sontalai?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sontalai is 52.02%. Male literacy is 58.88% and female literacy is 44.69%.