Sonthia
About Sonthia
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sonthia village is 487358. Sonthia village is located in Itarsi tehsil of Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Itarsi (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Hoshangabad. As per 2009 stats, Pipaldhana is the gram panchayat of Sonthia village.
The total geographical area of village is 243.22 hectares. Sonthia has a total population of 485 peoples, out of which male population is 253 while female population is 232. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 916 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sonthia village is 71.13% out of which 79.45% males and 62.07% females are literate. There are about 101 houses in sonthia village.
When it comes to administration, Sonthia village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sonthia village comes under Seoni-malwa Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hoshangabad Lok Sabha constituency. Itarsi is nearest town to sonthia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.
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Population of Sonthia
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 485 | 253 | 232 |
| Children (0-6) | 41 | 21 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 129 | 65 | 64 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 123 | 63 | 60 |
| Literate Population | 345 | 201 | 144 |
| Illiterate Population | 140 | 52 | 88 |
Connectivity of Sonthia
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sonthia
Where is Sonthia located?
Sonthia village is situated in Itarsi Tehsil, within the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonthia?
The Gram Panchayat of Sonthia is Pipaldhana (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Sonthia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonthia is 485, with 253 males and 232 females.
How many households are there in Sonthia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonthia village has a total of 101 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sonthia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonthia is 71.13%. The male literacy rate is 79.45%, while the female literacy rate is 62.07%.