Indian Village Directory

Soawa (427) Village

Soawa (427) is an inhabited village in Arki Sub-district of Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 020173, the Census 2011 record lists 209 people in 38 households and the reported area is 47.33 hectares. The local references include Kunihar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arki at about 35 km.

In short:

Soawa (427) is a village in Arki Sub-district, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 020173 and 209 people in 38 households.

Village Code020173
Population209
Households38
Area47.33 hectares
Nearest TownArki

Detailed village profile

Soawa (427) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 209 people, 47.33 hectares of reported area and Arki as the nearest town reference for Soawa (427), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Solan
Sub-district Arki
CD Block Kunihar
  • Soawa (427) falls under Arki Sub-district in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 020173.
  • The record lists 209 people living in 38 households.
  • The reported village area is 47.33 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Arki.
  • 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

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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
Soawa (427)
Census Village Code
020173
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Solan
District Census Code
031
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Arki
Sub-district Census Code
00158
CD Block
Kunihar
Households
38
Population
209
Male Population
107
Female Population
102
Sex Ratio
953.27
Area
47.33 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Arki
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
173221
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 441.58 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.5 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 46.89% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 16% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Soawa (427) in the official administrative record. Census village code 020173 and Kunihar CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
031
Sub-district Census Code
00158
Village Census Code
020173
CD Block Code
0054
CD Block Name
Kunihar

Location and Distance

Arki is the nearest town listed for Soawa (427), about 35 km away. Solan is listed as the district headquarters at about 82 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Arki
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Solan
Distance from District Headquarter
82 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arki
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Arki
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
47.33 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 209 people in 38 households, with 107 male residents and 102 female residents. The average household size is 5.5, and SC share is 46.89% and ST share is 0% for Soawa (427). Population density works out to about 441.58 people per sq km.

Total Households
38
Total Population
209
Male Population
107
Female Population
102
Sex Ratio
953.27
Average Household Size
5.5
SC Population
98
SC Male Population
51
SC Female Population
47
SC Population Share
46.89
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Soawa (427) 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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.07 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Soawa (427) include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Soawa (427) 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
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Soawa (427) 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 Soawa (427) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Paddy, net sown area is 25.64 hectares and irrigated land is 4.11 hectares (16% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Paddy
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
14.1 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.52 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
25.64
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
21.53 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.11
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
4.11 hectares

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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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Soawa (427)

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Punjab and Sind Bank 1 33%

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
Punjab and Sind Bank ATM 173221 Solan Arki(t) Bhumti (374) Solan, H.P. Bhoomti, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173221
State Bank of India ATM 173221 Solan Ramshahr(s.t) Jai Nagar (121) Village Jainagar Tehsil-Ramshahr, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173221
State Bank of India ATM 173221 Solan Arki(t) Bhumti (374) Shivalaya Chowk, Bhumti Teh. Arki, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173221

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 Soawa (427) village located?

Soawa (427) is in Arki Sub-district of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Soawa (427) village in?

Soawa (427) village is in Solan district.

Which state is Soawa (427) village in?

Soawa (427) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Soawa (427) under?

Soawa (427) comes under Arki Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Soawa (427)?

The Census village code of Soawa (427) is 020173.

What is the population of Soawa (427) village?

The village record lists 209 people and 38 households for Soawa (427).

How many households are in Soawa (427) village?

The village record lists 38 households for Soawa (427).

What is the male and female population of Soawa (427)?

The record lists 107 male residents and 102 female residents for Soawa (427).

What is the sex ratio of Soawa (427) village?

The sex ratio of Soawa (427) is 953.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Soawa (427) village?

The reported geographical area of Soawa (427) is 47.33 hectares.

What is the population density of Soawa (427) village?

The approximate population density of Soawa (427) is 441.58 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Soawa (427)?

The nearest town listed for Soawa (427) is Arki, about 35 km away.

How far is Soawa (427) from the district headquarters?

Soawa (427) is about 82 km from Solan, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Soawa (427) from the sub-district headquarters?

Soawa (427) is about 35 km from Arki, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Soawa (427)?

For Soawa (427), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Paddy, net sown area is 25.64 hectares and irrigated land is 4.11 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Soawa (427)?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Soawa (427). These records include 2 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 Soawa (427).

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Soawa (427).

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.