Indian Village Directory

Sosa Village

Sosa is an inhabited village in Dharchula Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 049105, the Census 2011 record lists 309 people in 77 households and the reported area is 324.29 hectares. The local references include Sosa Gram Panchayat, Dharchula CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dharchula at about 60 km.

In short:

Sosa is a village in Dharchula Sub-district, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 049105 and 309 people in 77 households.

Village Code049105
Population309
Households77
Area324.29 hectares
Nearest TownDharchula

Detailed village profile

Sosa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 309 people, 324.29 hectares of reported area and Dharchula as the nearest town reference for Sosa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Pithoragarh
Sub-district Dharchula
CD Block Dharchula
Gram Panchayat SOSA
  • Sosa falls under Dharchula Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 049105.
  • The record lists 309 people living in 77 households.
  • The reported village area is 324.29 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dharchula.
  • 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
Sosa
Census Village Code
049105
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Pithoragarh
District Census Code
062
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dharchula
Sub-district Census Code
00316
CD Block
Dharchula
Gram Panchayat
Sosa
Households
77
Population
309
Male Population
147
Female Population
162
Sex Ratio
1,102.04
Area
324.29 hectares
Area
3.24 sq km
Nearest Town
Dharchula
Nearest Town Distance
60 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
262545
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 95.29 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.01 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 17.48% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 59.87% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sosa in the official administrative record. Census village code 049105, Sosa Gram Panchayat and Dharchula CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
062
Sub-district Census Code
00316
Village Census Code
049105
CD Block Code
0050
CD Block Name
Dharchula
Gram Panchayat Name
Sosa

Location and Distance

Dharchula is the nearest town listed for Sosa, about 60 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 160 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dharchula
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
60 km
District Headquarter
Pithoragarh
Distance from District Headquarter
160 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dharchula
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
605 km
Nearest Town
Dharchula
Distance from Nearest Town
60 km
Total Geographical Area
324.29 hectares
Area
3.24 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 309 people in 77 households, with 147 male residents and 162 female residents. The average household size is 4.01, and SC share is 17.48% and ST share is 59.87% for Sosa. Population density works out to about 95.29 people per sq km.

Total Households
77
Total Population
309
Male Population
147
Female Population
162
Sex Ratio
1,102.04
Average Household Size
4.01
SC Population
54
SC Male Population
22
SC Female Population
32
SC Population Share
17.48
ST Population
185
ST Male Population
85
ST Female Population
100
ST Population Share
59.87
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sosa 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 records mark ASHA worker as available for Sosa. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
7
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
4

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sosa include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Sosa.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sosa include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sosa is reported as 9 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
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sosa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Barley and Potato and net sown area is 77.05 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Barley
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Forest Area In Hectares
4.85 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.02
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
4.95 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
77.05
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
77.05 hectares

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 Sosa

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
4
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 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 75%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 262545 Pithoragarh Dharchula Dharchula (Np) Gandhi Chowk Gandhi Chowk Dharchula, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262545
State Bank of India ATM 262545 Pithoragarh Dharchula Dharchula (Np) Uttarakhand Dharchula, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262545

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 Sosa village located?

Sosa is in Dharchula Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Sosa village in?

Sosa village is in Pithoragarh district.

Which state is Sosa village in?

Sosa village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Sosa under?

Sosa comes under Dharchula Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sosa?

The Census village code of Sosa is 049105.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sosa under?

Sosa is listed under SOSA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dharchula.

What is the population of Sosa village?

The village record lists 309 people and 77 households for Sosa.

How many households are in Sosa village?

The village record lists 77 households for Sosa.

What is the male and female population of Sosa?

The record lists 147 male residents and 162 female residents for Sosa.

What is the sex ratio of Sosa village?

The sex ratio of Sosa is 1,102.04 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sosa village?

The reported geographical area of Sosa is 324.29 hectares.

What is the population density of Sosa village?

The approximate population density of Sosa is 95.29 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sosa?

The nearest town listed for Sosa is Dharchula, about 60 km away.

How far is Sosa from the district headquarters?

Sosa is about 160 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sosa from the sub-district headquarters?

Sosa is about 60 km from Dharchula, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sosa?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Sosa.

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

For Sosa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Barley and Potato and net sown area is 77.05 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sosa. 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.