Sontar

Sontar is a village located in Goharganj tehsil of Raisen district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Goharganj (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Raisen. As per 2009 stats, Kamton Kansiya is the gram panchayat of Sontar village.

Sontar has its own place in the vibrant Raisen 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 Sontar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sontar is 484415. The village spans a total geographical area of 1669 hectares. Obedullaganj is nearest town to Sontar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

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Population of Sontar

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,005 525 480
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 176 87 89
Scheduled Castes (SC) 25 10 15
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 911 478 433
Literate Population 404 266 138
Illiterate Population 601 259 342

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

  • The total population of Sontar village is around 1,005, including approximately 525 males and 480 females, with a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 176 children aged 0–6 years in Sontar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sontar village has 25 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 911 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sontar village is about 40.20%, with male literacy at 50.67% and female literacy at 28.75%.
  • There are around 200 households in Sontar village.

Connectivity of Sontar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sontar. As per the 2011 stats, Sontar 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 Sontar

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

Shahbad Tilendi Ramkhedi Jhagar Barbatpur Bhuri Tekri Kamton Kansiya Pipaliya Viran Khoha Bordha Dhamdhusar Badbai

Frequently Asked Questions about Sontar

Where is Sontar located?
Sontar village is situated in Goharganj Tehsil, within the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sontar?
The Gram Panchayat of Sontar is Kamton Kansiya (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Sontar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sontar is 1,005, with 525 males and 480 females.
How many households are there in Sontar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sontar village has a total of 200 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sontar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sontar is 40.20%. The male literacy rate is 50.67%, while the female literacy rate is 28.75%.