Somapur

Somapur is a village located in Kishannagar tehsil of Cuttack district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Kishannagar (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Cuttack. As per 2009 stats, Arilo is the gram panchayat of Somapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Somapur unique in its vibrant Kishannagar-Cuttack region. You’ll see Somapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Somapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Somapur is 399959. The village spans a total geographical area of 163 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754130. Cuttack is nearest town to Somapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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

Google Map of Somapur

Population of Somapur

According to the 2011 Census, Somapur has a total population of about 1,802, with approximately 915 males and 887 females. The sex ratio is around 969 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 164 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 408 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.30%, with male literacy at about 84.92% and female literacy near 73.51%. There are around 398 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Somapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Somapur

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

Nearby Villages of Somapur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Somapur