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Sonthal (216) Village

Sonthal (216) is an inhabited village in Theog Sub-district of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 025256, the Census 2011 record lists 497 people in 91 households and the reported area is 192 hectares. The local references include Theog CD Block and the nearest town reference is Theog at about 24 km.

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Quick answer: Sonthal (216) is a village in Theog Sub-district, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 025256 and 497 people in 91 households.
Village Code025256
Population497
Households91
Area192 hectares
Nearest TownTheog

Key Village Facts

Village
Sonthal (216)
Census Village Code
025256
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Shimla
District Census Code
033
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Theog
Sub-district Census Code
00184
CD Block
Theog
Households
91
Population
497
Male Population
245
Female Population
252
Sex Ratio
1,028.57
Area
192 hectares
Area
1.92 sq km
Nearest Town
Theog
Nearest Town Distance
24 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
171209
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sonthal (216) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 497 people, 192 hectares of reported area and Theog as the nearest town reference for Sonthal (216), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictShimla
Sub-districtTheog
CD BlockTheog
  • Sonthal (216) falls under Theog Sub-district in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 025256.
  • The record lists 497 people living in 91 households.
  • The reported village area is 192 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Theog.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density258.85 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.46 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.08%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonthal (216) in the official administrative record. Census village code 025256 and Theog CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
033
Sub-district Census Code
00184
Village Census Code
025256
CD Block Code
0068
CD Block Name
Theog

Location and Distance

Theog is the nearest town listed for Sonthal (216), about 24 km away. Shimla is listed as the district headquarters at about 37 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Theog
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24 km
District Headquarter
Shimla
Distance from District Headquarter
37 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Theog
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
24 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Theog
Distance from Nearest Town
24 km
Total Geographical Area
192 hectares
Area
1.92 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 497 people in 91 households, with 245 male residents and 252 female residents. The average household size is 5.46, and SC share is 13.08% and ST share is 0% for Sonthal (216). Population density works out to about 258.85 people per sq km.

Total Households
91
Total Population
497
Male Population
245
Female Population
252
Sex Ratio
1,028.57
Average Household Size
5.46
SC Population
65
SC Male Population
35
SC Female Population
30
SC Population Share
13.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonthal (216) include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sonthal (216) include mobile phone coverage 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
Private Bus Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sonthal (216) include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonthal (216) 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
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 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 Sonthal (216) show that reported agricultural commodities include Chilly and Vegetables and net sown area is 46 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Chilly
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetables
Forest Area In Hectares
18 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
109 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
46.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
46 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonthal (216)

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 171209 Shimla Theog(t) Dharech (215) Teh. Ttheog, Distt. Shimla V Po Dharech, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171209
State Bank of India ATM 171209 Shimla Theog(t) Chiyog (378) Teh Theog Vpo Cheog, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171209

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 Sonthal (216) village located?

Sonthal (216) is in Theog Sub-district of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Sonthal (216) village in?

Sonthal (216) village is in Shimla district.

Which state is Sonthal (216) village in?

Sonthal (216) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Sonthal (216) under?

Sonthal (216) comes under Theog Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonthal (216)?

The Census village code of Sonthal (216) is 025256.

What is the population of Sonthal (216) village?

The village record lists 497 people and 91 households for Sonthal (216).

How many households are in Sonthal (216) village?

The village record lists 91 households for Sonthal (216).

What is the male and female population of Sonthal (216)?

The record lists 245 male residents and 252 female residents for Sonthal (216).

What is the sex ratio of Sonthal (216) village?

The sex ratio of Sonthal (216) is 1,028.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonthal (216) village?

The reported geographical area of Sonthal (216) is 192 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonthal (216) village?

The approximate population density of Sonthal (216) is 258.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonthal (216)?

The nearest town listed for Sonthal (216) is Theog, about 24 km away.

How far is Sonthal (216) from the district headquarters?

Sonthal (216) is about 37 km from Shimla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonthal (216) from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonthal (216) is about 24 km from Theog, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonthal (216)?

For Sonthal (216), reported agricultural commodities include Chilly and Vegetables and net sown area is 46 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonthal (216)?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonthal (216). These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sonthal (216).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sonthal (216).

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.