Where is Somote village located?
Somote is in Budhal Sub-district of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
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.
Village Code001456
Population4,142
Households505
Area550.8 hectares
Nearest TownRajouri
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density752 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size8.2 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.65%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share7.87%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share11.4%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
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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.
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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 80% |
| CRM | 1 | 20% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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.