Somla

Somla is a village located in Bhikangaon tehsil of Khargone district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Bhikangaon (tehsildar office) and 64km away from district headquarter Khargone. As per 2009 stats, Rampura is the gram panchayat of Somla village.

Somla has its own place in the vibrant Khargone 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 Somla

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Somla is 477509. The village spans a total geographical area of 705.21 hectares. Bhikangaon is nearest town to Somla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

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

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Population of Somla

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 765 415 350
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 124 74 50
Scheduled Castes (SC) 2 2 N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 732 399 333
Literate Population 428 275 153
Illiterate Population 337 140 197

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

  • The total population of Somla village is around 765, including approximately 415 males and 350 females, with a sex ratio of 843 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 124 children aged 0–6 years in Somla village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Somla village has 2 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 732 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Somla village is about 55.95%, with male literacy at 66.27% and female literacy at 43.71%.
  • There are around 155 households in Somla village.

Connectivity of Somla

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

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

Nearby Villages of Somla

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Somla

Where is Somla located?
Somla village is situated in Bhikangaon Tehsil, within the Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Somla?
The Gram Panchayat of Somla is Rampura (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Somla as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Somla is 765, with 415 males and 350 females.
How many households are there in Somla as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Somla village has a total of 155 households.
What is the literacy rate in Somla as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Somla is 55.95%. The male literacy rate is 66.27%, while the female literacy rate is 43.71%.