Indian Village Directory

Somaj Village

Somaj is an inhabited village in Karjan Taluka of Vadodara district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 521198, the Census 2011 record lists 230 people in 53 households and the reported area is 159.99 hectares. The local references include Somaj Gram Panchayat, Karjan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palej at about 8 km.

In short:

Somaj is a village in Karjan Taluka, Vadodara district, Gujarat, India. The available record shows Census village code 521198 and 230 people in 53 households.

Village Code521198
Population230
Households53
Area159.99 hectares
Nearest TownPalej

Detailed village profile

Somaj at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 230 people, 159.99 hectares of reported area and Palej as the nearest town reference for Somaj, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Gujarat
District Vadodara
Taluka Karjan
CD Block Karjan
Gram Panchayat SOMAJ
  • Somaj falls under Karjan Taluka in Vadodara district, Gujarat.
  • The Census village code is 521198.
  • The record lists 230 people living in 53 households.
  • The reported village area is 159.99 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Palej.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Somaj
Census Village Code
521198
State
Gujarat
State Census Code
24
District
Vadodara
District Census Code
486
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Karjan
Sub-district Census Code
03907
CD Block
Karjan
Gram Panchayat
Somaj
Households
53
Population
230
Male Population
132
Female Population
98
Sex Ratio
742.42
Area
159.99 hectares
Area
1.6 sq km
Nearest Town
Palej
Nearest Town Distance
8 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
392220
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 143.76 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.34 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 13.91% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 23.91% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 74% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Somaj in the official administrative record. Census village code 521198, Somaj Gram Panchayat and Karjan CD Block.

State Census Code
24
District Census Code
486
Sub-district Census Code
03907
Village Census Code
521198
CD Block Code
0186
Gram Panchayat Code
77
CD Block Name
Karjan
Gram Panchayat Name
Somaj

Location and Distance

Palej is the nearest town listed for Somaj, about 8 km away. Vadodara is listed as the district headquarters at about 56 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Karjan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
26 km
District Headquarter
Vadodara
Distance from District Headquarter
56 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palej
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gujarat
Distance within State/UT
8 km
Nearest Town
Palej
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
159.99 hectares
Area
1.6 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 230 people in 53 households, with 132 male residents and 98 female residents. The average household size is 4.34, and SC share is 13.91% and ST share is 23.91% for Somaj. Population density works out to about 143.76 people per sq km.

Total Households
53
Total Population
230
Male Population
132
Female Population
98
Sex Ratio
742.42
Average Household Size
4.34
SC Population
32
SC Male Population
18
SC Female Population
14
SC Population Share
13.91
ST Population
55
ST Male Population
31
ST Female Population
24
ST Population Share
23.91
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Somaj list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Somaj include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Waste Disposal System After House To House Collection
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
23.05 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
60.43 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Somaj include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Somaj include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Somaj is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Somaj show that reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Pigeon Pea and Pulses, net sown area is 81.63 hectares and irrigated land is 60.43 hectares (74% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Cotton
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pigeon Pea
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulses
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
26.63 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
17.56 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
7.12 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
81.63
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
21.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
60.43

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Somaj

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Union Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Union Bank of India ATM 392220 Vadodara Karjan Sansrod Main Road Kamal Said Residence Near Brahmin Falia, Vadodara, Gujarat, 392220

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Somaj village located?

Somaj is in Karjan Taluka of Vadodara district in Gujarat, India.

Which district is Somaj village in?

Somaj village is in Vadodara district.

Which state is Somaj village in?

Somaj village is in Gujarat.

Which taluka is Somaj under?

Somaj comes under Karjan Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Somaj?

The Census village code of Somaj is 521198.

Which Gram Panchayat is Somaj under?

Somaj is listed under SOMAJ Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karjan.

What is the population of Somaj village?

The village record lists 230 people and 53 households for Somaj.

How many households are in Somaj village?

The village record lists 53 households for Somaj.

What is the male and female population of Somaj?

The record lists 132 male residents and 98 female residents for Somaj.

What is the sex ratio of Somaj village?

The sex ratio of Somaj is 742.42 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Somaj village?

The reported geographical area of Somaj is 159.99 hectares.

What is the population density of Somaj village?

The approximate population density of Somaj is 143.76 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Somaj?

The nearest town listed for Somaj is Palej, about 8 km away.

How far is Somaj from the district headquarters?

Somaj is about 56 km from Vadodara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Somaj from the sub-district headquarters?

Somaj is about 26 km from Karjan, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Somaj?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Somaj.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Somaj?

For Somaj, reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Pigeon Pea and Pulses, net sown area is 81.63 hectares and irrigated land is 60.43 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Somaj?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Somaj. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.