Sodamal

Sodamal is a village located in Kolabira tehsil of Jharsuguda district in Odisha, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Kolabira (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Jharsuguda. As per 2009 stats, Sodamal village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sodamal unique in its vibrant Kolabira-Jharsuguda region. You’ll see Sodamal’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 Sodamal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sodamal is 381276. The village spans a total geographical area of 2326 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768214. Jharsuguda is nearest town to Sodamal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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

Google Map of Sodamal

Population of Sodamal

According to the 2011 Census, Sodamal has a total population of about 3,528, with approximately 1,720 males and 1,808 females. The sex ratio is around 1051 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 373 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 717 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,950. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.03%, with male literacy at about 68.02% and female literacy near 54.37%. There are around 928 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sodamal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sodamal

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

Nearby Villages of Sodamal

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

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