Where is Sontalai village located?
Sontalai is in Itarsi Sub-district of Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sontalai Village
Sontalai is an inhabited village in Itarsi Sub-district of Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 487330, the Census 2011 record lists 2,517 people in 519 households and the reported area is 892.8 hectares. The local references include Kesala CD Block and the nearest town reference is Itarsi at about 26 km.
Village Code487330
Population2,517
Households519
Area892.8 hectares
Nearest TownItarsi
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sontalai
- Census Village Code
- 487330
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 23
- District
- Hoshangabad
- District Census Code
- 449
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Itarsi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03613
- CD Block
- Kesala
- Households
- 519
- Population
- 2,517
- Male Population
- 1,302
- Female Population
- 1,215
- Sex Ratio
- 933.18
- Area
- 892.8 hectares
- Area
- 8.93 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Itarsi
- Nearest Town Distance
- 26 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sontalai at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,517 people, 892.8 hectares of reported area and Itarsi as the nearest town reference for Sontalai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sontalai falls under Itarsi Sub-district in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 487330.
- The record lists 2,517 people living in 519 households.
- The reported village area is 892.8 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Itarsi.
- 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
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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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density281.92 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.85 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.74%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share19.94%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share85.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sontalai in the official administrative record. Census village code 487330 and Kesala CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 23
- District Census Code
- 449
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03613
- Village Census Code
- 487330
- CD Block Code
- 0197
- CD Block Name
- Kesala
Location and Distance
Itarsi is the nearest town listed for Sontalai, about 26 km away. Hoshangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 44 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Itarsi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 26 km
- District Headquarter
- Hoshangabad
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 44 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Itarsi
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 26 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Madhya Pradesh
- Nearest Town
- Itarsi
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 26 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 892.8 hectares
- Area
- 8.93 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,517 people in 519 households, with 1,302 male residents and 1,215 female residents. The average household size is 4.85, and SC share is 8.74% and ST share is 19.94% for Sontalai. Population density works out to about 281.92 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 519
- Total Population
- 2,517
- Male Population
- 1,302
- Female Population
- 1,215
- Sex Ratio
- 933.18
- Average Household Size
- 4.85
- SC Population
- 220
- SC Male Population
- 118
- SC Female Population
- 102
- SC Population Share
- 8.74
- ST Population
- 502
- ST Male Population
- 238
- ST Female Population
- 264
- ST Population Share
- 19.94
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sontalai list 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 3
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sontalai. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Dispensary Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sontalai include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- 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
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 64.24 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sontalai include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Post And Telegraph Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Railway Station
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 Sontalai include cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sontalai is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 9 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
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sontalai show that net sown area is 630.06 hectares and irrigated land is 537.67 hectares (85.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 46.33 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 7.3
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 2 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 184.07 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 10.55 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 7.24 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 5.25 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 630.06
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 92.39 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 537.67
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 462.63 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 10.8 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
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Sontalai village in?
Sontalai village is in Hoshangabad district.
Which state is Sontalai village in?
Sontalai village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Sontalai under?
Sontalai comes under Itarsi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sontalai?
The Census village code of Sontalai is 487330.
What is the population of Sontalai village?
The village record lists 2,517 people and 519 households for Sontalai.
How many households are in Sontalai village?
The village record lists 519 households for Sontalai.
What is the male and female population of Sontalai?
The record lists 1,302 male residents and 1,215 female residents for Sontalai.
What is the sex ratio of Sontalai village?
The sex ratio of Sontalai is 933.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sontalai village?
The reported geographical area of Sontalai is 892.8 hectares.
What is the population density of Sontalai village?
The approximate population density of Sontalai is 281.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sontalai?
The nearest town listed for Sontalai is Itarsi, about 26 km away.
How far is Sontalai from the district headquarters?
Sontalai is about 44 km from Hoshangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sontalai from the sub-district headquarters?
Sontalai is about 26 km from Itarsi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sontalai?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Sontalai.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sontalai?
For Sontalai, net sown area is 630.06 hectares and irrigated land is 537.67 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sontalai.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sontalai.