Indian Village Directory

Somote Village

Somote is an inhabited village in Budhal Sub-district of Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 001456, the Census 2011 record lists 4,142 people in 505 households and the reported area is 550.8 hectares. The local references include Phalini Samote Gram Panchayat, Budhal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rajouri at about 55 km.

In short:

Somote is a village in Budhal Sub-district, Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The available record shows Census village code 001456 and 4,142 people in 505 households.

Village Code001456
Population4,142
Households505
Area550.8 hectares
Nearest TownRajouri

Detailed village profile

Somote at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,142 people, 550.8 hectares of reported area and Rajouri as the nearest town reference for Somote, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Rajouri
Sub-district Budhal
CD Block Budhal
Gram Panchayat Phalini Samote
  • Somote falls under Budhal Sub-district in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The Census village code is 001456.
  • The record lists 4,142 people living in 505 households.
  • The reported village area is 550.8 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rajouri.
  • 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

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 Village Facts

Village
Somote
Census Village Code
001456
State
Jammu and Kashmir
State Census Code
01
District
Rajouri
District Census Code
006
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Budhal
Sub-district Census Code
00023
CD Block
Budhal
Gram Panchayat
Phalini Samote
Households
505
Population
4,142
Male Population
2,990
Female Population
1,152
Sex Ratio
385.28
Area
550.8 hectares
Area
5.51 sq km
Nearest Town
Rajouri
Nearest Town Distance
55 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
185233
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 752 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 8.2 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.65% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 7.87% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 11.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Somote in the official administrative record. Census village code 001456, Phalini Samote Gram Panchayat and Budhal CD Block.

State Census Code
01
District Census Code
006
Sub-district Census Code
00023
Village Census Code
001456
CD Block Code
0049
CD Block Name
Budhal
Gram Panchayat Name
Phalini Samote

Location and Distance

Rajouri is the nearest town listed for Somote, about 55 km away. Rajouri is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Budhal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
50 km
District Headquarter
Rajouri
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rajouri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
55 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jammu and Kashmir
Nearest Town
Rajouri
Distance from Nearest Town
55 km
Total Geographical Area
550.8 hectares
Area
5.51 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,142 people in 505 households, with 2,990 male residents and 1,152 female residents. The average household size is 8.2, and SC share is 0.65% and ST share is 7.87% for Somote. Population density works out to about 752 people per sq km.

Total Households
505
Total Population
4,142
Male Population
2,990
Female Population
1,152
Sex Ratio
385.28
Average Household Size
8.2
SC Population
27
SC Male Population
27
SC Population Share
0.65
ST Population
326
ST Male Population
252
ST Female Population
74
ST Population Share
7.87
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Somote list 4 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 2 private middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
4
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Somote. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Somote.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
25.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Somote include self-help groups, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Somote is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 10 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Somote show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 184.9 hectares and irrigated land is 21 hectares (11.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Handicrafts Commodities First
Carpet
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Forest Area In Hectares
197.5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
143.3
Net Area Sown In Hectares
184.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
163.9 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
21
Canals Area In Hectares
21 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Somote

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 4 80%
CRM 1 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd 3 60%
State Bank of India 2 40%

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
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 185233 Rajouri Budhal Budhal Rajouri Treasury Bldg, Rajouri-Budhal Rd, Kotranka Br, Budhal, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, 185233
State Bank of India ATM 185233 Rajouri Budhal Budhal Budhal Budhal, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, 185233
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd CRM 185233 Rajouri Budhal Budhal Rajouri Treasury Bldg, Rajouri-Budhal Rd, Kotranka Br, Budhal, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, 185233
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 185233 Rajouri Budhal Budhal Rajouri the Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd Budhal, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, 185233
State Bank of India ATM 185233 Rajouri Budhal Budhal Distt Rajouri Vpo Budhal, Teh: Budhal, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, 185233

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 Somote village located?

Somote is in Budhal Sub-district of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Which district is Somote village in?

Somote village is in Rajouri district.

Which state is Somote village in?

Somote village is in Jammu and Kashmir.

Which sub-district is Somote under?

Somote comes under Budhal Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Somote?

The Census village code of Somote is 001456.

Which Gram Panchayat is Somote under?

Somote is listed under Phalini Samote Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Budhal.

What is the population of Somote village?

The village record lists 4,142 people and 505 households for Somote.

How many households are in Somote village?

The village record lists 505 households for Somote.

What is the male and female population of Somote?

The record lists 2,990 male residents and 1,152 female residents for Somote.

What is the sex ratio of Somote village?

The sex ratio of Somote is 385.28 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Somote village?

The reported geographical area of Somote is 550.8 hectares.

What is the population density of Somote village?

The approximate population density of Somote is 752 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Somote?

The nearest town listed for Somote is Rajouri, about 55 km away.

How far is Somote from the district headquarters?

Somote is about 55 km from Rajouri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Somote from the sub-district headquarters?

Somote is about 50 km from Budhal, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Somote?

The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 2 private middle schools for Somote.

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

For Somote, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Maize, net sown area is 184.9 hectares and irrigated land is 21 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Somote. These records include 2 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.