Sothana - Viratnagar, Kotputli-Behror

Sothana is a village situated in the Viratnagar tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 4 km from Viratnagar and around 90 km from Jaipur. Sothana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sothana is 079179. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.73 hectares and falls under the 303102 pincode. Viratnagar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Sothana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Viratnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaipur Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sothana

As per Census 2011, Sothana village has a total population of 963 people, consisting of 527 males and 436 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 827 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 455 literate and 508 illiterate residents. Additionally, 121 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sothana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sothana

Sothana is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sothana

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sothana. The nearest railway station is Mahwa, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Viratnagar to Sothana is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Sothana is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sothana

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sothana village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sothana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sothana village are given below:

FAQs about Sothana