Sonthi is an inhabited village in Chitapur Taluk of Gulbarga district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 620708, the Census 2011 record lists 1,934 people in 332 households and the reported area is 1,244.83 hectares. The local references include Sonthi Gram Panchayat, Chitapur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Wadi at about 10 km.
In short:
Sonthi is a village in Chitapur Taluk, Gulbarga district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 620708 and 1,934 people in 332 households.
Village Code620708
Population1,934
Households332
Area1,244.83 hectares
Nearest TownWadi
Detailed village profile
Sonthi at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,934 people, 1,244.83 hectares of reported area and Wadi as the nearest town reference for Sonthi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Sonthi falls under Chitapur Taluk in Gulbarga district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 620708.
The record lists 1,934 people living in 332 households.
The reported village area is 1,244.83 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Wadi.
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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Sonthi
Census Village Code
620708
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Gulbarga
District Census Code
579
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chitapur
Sub-district Census Code
05585
CD Block
Chitapur
Gram Panchayat
Sonthi
Households
332
Population
1,934
Male Population
969
Female Population
965
Sex Ratio
995.87
Area
1,244.83 hectares
Area
12.45 sq km
Nearest Town
Wadi
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
585218
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 Density155.36 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.83 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.39%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.1%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonthi in the official administrative record. Census village code 620708, Sonthi Gram Panchayat and Chitapur CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
579
Sub-district Census Code
05585
Village Census Code
620708
CD Block Code
0153
CD Block Name
Chitapur
Gram Panchayat Name
Sonthi
Location and Distance
Wadi is the nearest town listed for Sonthi, about 10 km away. Gulbarga is listed as the district headquarters at about 53 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Chitapur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
53 km
District Headquarter
Gulbarga
Distance from District Headquarter
53 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Wadi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Wadi
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Wadi
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
1,244.83 hectares
Area
12.45 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,934 people in 332 households, with 969 male residents and 965 female residents. The average household size is 5.83, and SC share is 16.39% and ST share is 0.1% for Sonthi. Population density works out to about 155.36 people per sq km.
Total Households
332
Total Population
1,934
Male Population
969
Female Population
965
Sex Ratio
995.87
Average Household Size
5.83
SC Population
317
SC Male Population
159
SC Female Population
158
SC Population Share
16.39
ST Population
2
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.1
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sonthi list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sonthi. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonthi include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5.71 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sonthi 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
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Major 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 Sonthi include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Sonthi.
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sonthi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Jowar and net sown area is 1,048.19 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jowar
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
181.82
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.19 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.98 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.37 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.57 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1048.19
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1,048.19 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
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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.