Where is Sooka village located?
Sooka is in Betalghat Sub-district of Nainital district in Uttarakhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sooka Village
Sooka is an inhabited village in Betalghat Sub-district of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 054666, the Census 2011 record lists 292 people in 59 households and the reported area is 87.69 hectares. The local references include Sooka Gram Panchayat, Betalghat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranikhet at about 60 km.
Village Code054666
Population292
Households59
Area87.69 hectares
Nearest TownRanikhet
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sooka
- Census Village Code
- 054666
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Nainital
- District Census Code
- 066
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Betalghat
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00339
- CD Block
- Betalghat
- Gram Panchayat
- Sooka
- Households
- 59
- Population
- 292
- Male Population
- 150
- Female Population
- 142
- Sex Ratio
- 946.67
- Area
- 87.69 hectares
- Area
- 0.88 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Ranikhet
- Nearest Town Distance
- 60 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 263134
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sooka at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 292 people, 87.69 hectares of reported area and Ranikhet as the nearest town reference for Sooka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sooka falls under Betalghat Sub-district in Nainital district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 054666.
- The record lists 292 people living in 59 households.
- The reported village area is 87.69 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Ranikhet.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density332.99 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.95 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share15.07%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sooka in the official administrative record. Census village code 054666, Sooka Gram Panchayat and Betalghat CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 066
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00339
- Village Census Code
- 054666
- CD Block Code
- 0075
- CD Block Name
- Betalghat
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sooka
Location and Distance
Ranikhet is the nearest town listed for Sooka, about 60 km away. Nainital is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Betalghat
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Nainital
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 70 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Ranikhet
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 60 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 435 km
- Nearest Town
- Ranikhet
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 60 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 87.69 hectares
- Area
- 0.88 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 292 people in 59 households, with 150 male residents and 142 female residents. The average household size is 4.95, and SC share is 15.07% and ST share is 0% for Sooka. Population density works out to about 332.99 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 59
- Total Population
- 292
- Male Population
- 150
- Female Population
- 142
- Sex Ratio
- 946.67
- Average Household Size
- 4.95
- SC Population
- 44
- SC Male Population
- 23
- SC Female Population
- 21
- SC Population Share
- 15.07
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sooka list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Veterinary Hospital Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sooka include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 50.95 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sooka include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sooka is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 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
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sooka show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize and net sown area is 27.13 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Maize
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 1.58
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 7.79 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.24 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 27.13
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 27.13 hectares
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sooka
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
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 2 | 100% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 263134 | Nainital | Haldwani | Lakhan Mandi | Haldwani Taluka at and Post-Chorgalia, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263134 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 263134 | Nainital | Kosya Kutauli | Chapar | Gic Road Chapar Nainital 41 Betalghat, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263134 |
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 Sooka village in?
Sooka village is in Nainital district.
Which state is Sooka village in?
Sooka village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Sooka under?
Sooka comes under Betalghat Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sooka?
The Census village code of Sooka is 054666.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sooka under?
Sooka is listed under SOOKA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Betalghat.
What is the population of Sooka village?
The village record lists 292 people and 59 households for Sooka.
How many households are in Sooka village?
The village record lists 59 households for Sooka.
What is the male and female population of Sooka?
The record lists 150 male residents and 142 female residents for Sooka.
What is the sex ratio of Sooka village?
The sex ratio of Sooka is 946.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sooka village?
The reported geographical area of Sooka is 87.69 hectares.
What is the population density of Sooka village?
The approximate population density of Sooka is 332.99 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sooka?
The nearest town listed for Sooka is Ranikhet, about 60 km away.
How far is Sooka from the district headquarters?
Sooka is about 70 km from Nainital, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sooka from the sub-district headquarters?
Sooka is about 10 km from Betalghat, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sooka?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Sooka.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sooka?
For Sooka, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Maize and net sown area is 27.13 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sooka?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sooka. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.