Sokala

Sokala is a village located in Batala tehsil of Gurdaspur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 33km away from sub-district headquarter Batala (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Gurdaspur. As per 2009 stats, Sukala is the gram panchayat of Sokala village.

Sokala has its own place in the vibrant Gurdaspur 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 Sokala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sokala is 028551. The village spans a total geographical area of 386 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143514. Sri Hargobindpur is nearest town to Sokala village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Sokala

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,486 765 721
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 197 110 87
Scheduled Castes (SC) 185 95 90
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 876 471 405
Illiterate Population 610 294 316

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

  • The total population of Sokala village is around 1,486, including approximately 765 males and 721 females, with a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 197 children aged 0–6 years in Sokala village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sokala village has 185 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Sokala village is about 58.95%, with male literacy at 61.57% and female literacy at 56.17%.
  • There are around 270 households in Sokala village.

Connectivity of Sokala

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

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

Nearby Villages of Sokala

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

Galowal Nahra Mari Buchian Machrai Pejo Chak Tenaniwal Dhaliwal Sohian Lalla Bharath Nangal Jhawar

Frequently Asked Questions about Sokala

Where is Sokala located?
Sokala village is situated in Batala Tehsil, within the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sokala?
The Gram Panchayat of Sokala is Sukala (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sokala?
The pincode of Sokala is 143514, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sokala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sokala is 1,486, with 765 males and 721 females.
How many households are there in Sokala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sokala village has a total of 270 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sokala as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sokala is 58.95%. The male literacy rate is 61.57%, while the female literacy rate is 56.17%.