Sonthi
About Sonthi
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sonthi village is 482781. Sonthi village is located in Shyampur tehsil of Sehore district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Shyampur (tehsildar office) and 37km away from district headquarter Sehore. As per 2009 stats, Sonthi village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 678.66 hectares. Sonthi has a total population of 1,662 peoples, out of which male population is 871 while female population is 791. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 908 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sonthi village is 61.67% out of which 71.64% males and 50.70% females are literate. There are about 325 houses in sonthi village.
When it comes to administration, Sonthi 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, Sonthi village comes under Sehore Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency. Sehore is nearest town to sonthi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 37km away.
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Population of Sonthi
The population details of Sonthi cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,662 | 871 | 791 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 227 | 121 | 106 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 189 | 99 | 90 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,025 | 624 | 401 |
| Illiterate Population | 637 | 247 | 390 |
Connectivity of Sonthi
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sonthi
Where is Sonthi located?
Sonthi village is situated in Shyampur Tehsil, within the Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonthi?
Sonthi serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Sonthi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonthi is 1,662, with 871 males and 791 females.
How many households are there in Sonthi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonthi village has a total of 325 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sonthi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonthi is 61.67%. The male literacy rate is 71.64%, while the female literacy rate is 50.70%.