Soteya (सोटेया) — Karra, Khunti, Jharkhand

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Somari Lakra

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LGD code: 374718
Pincode: 835210
Population: 415
Households: 87
Literacy rate: 53.5%
Sex ratio: 836 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 198

Census 2011 · in context

How Soteya compares

By population, Soteya ranks #118 of 178 villages in Karra mandal.

Literacy rate

53.5%

+1.8% vs mandal average

Soteya: 53.5%
Karra mandal: 51.7%
Khunti district: 53.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

836

−161 vs mandal average

Soteya: 836
Karra mandal: 997

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.4 vs mandal average

Soteya: 4.8
Karra mandal: 5.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Soteya

LGD code: 374718
Pincode: 835210
Population (Census 2011): 415
Population (projected 2026): 489
Households: 87
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 836
Literacy rate: 53.5%
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Somari Lakra
Block / Mandal: Karra

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Khunti district level

Then & Now

Soteya — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

415

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

489

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

Households · 2026

103

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 415Census 2011
Households: 87Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 836 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4892026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 103

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Khunti district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Khunti district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Khunti district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Karra mandal

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What is the pincode of Soteya?

The pincode of Soteya, Karra mandal, Khunti district, Jharkhand is 835210.

In which district is Soteya located?

Soteya is a village in Karra mandal of Khunti district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Soteya as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Soteya village has a population of 415 across 87 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Soteya?

The current sarpanch of Soteya gram panchayat is Somari Lakra.

What is the literacy rate in Soteya?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Soteya village is 53.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Soteya?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Soteya village is 836 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Soteya?

12 schemes currently match residents of Soteya, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Soteya?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Soteya village is 374718.

How big is Soteya compared to other villages in Karra mandal?

Soteya ranks 118 of 178 villages in Karra mandal by Census 2011 population (415 residents).

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Soteya — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

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What is the pincode of Soteya?

In which district is Soteya located?

What is the population of Soteya as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Soteya?

What is the literacy rate in Soteya?

What is the sex ratio in Soteya?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Soteya?

What is the LGD code of Soteya?

How big is Soteya compared to other villages in Karra mandal?

Soteya on the mapसोटेया

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Soteya

What is the pincode of Soteya?

In which district is Soteya located?

What is the population of Soteya as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Soteya?

What is the literacy rate in Soteya?

What is the sex ratio in Soteya?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Soteya?

What is the LGD code of Soteya?

How big is Soteya compared to other villages in Karra mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Soteya — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

Notable persons of Soteya

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