Somrad

Somrad is a village located in Chohtan tehsil of Barmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 70km away from sub-district headquarter Chohtan (tehsildar office) and 120km away from district headquarter Barmer. As per 2009 stats, Talsar is the gram panchayat of Somrad village.

Here you can discover what makes Somrad unique in its vibrant Chohtan-Barmer region. You’ll see Somrad’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 Somrad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Somrad is 088941. The village spans a total geographical area of 1384.65 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 344706. Barmer is nearest town to Somrad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 120km away.

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

Google Map of Somrad

Population of Somrad

According to the 2011 Census, Somrad has a total population of about 1,396, with approximately 748 males and 648 females. The sex ratio is around 866 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 289 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 186 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 625. The overall literacy rate is approximately 33.24%, with male literacy at about 44.79% and female literacy near 19.91%. There are around 234 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Somrad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Somrad

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

Nearby Villages of Somrad

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Somrad