Sotang is a Rural Municipality, which is located in Solukhumbu district, Province No. 1 of Nepal. Sotang has total 5 wards, which are scattered across 103 square kilometers of geographical area. According to 2011 Census conducted by Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Sotang Rural Municipality had total population of 9,530.
Wardwise Population and Households
As per 2011 population census, Sotang Rural Municipality had total 9,530 population with 4,700 males and 4,830 females. Out of total wards, ward number 5 had the largest population 2,645, while ward number 2 had least number of population with 2,645.
With respect to number of households, Sotang Rural Municipality had total 2,048 households. The ward number 5 had most households with total 608, while ward number 2 had least number of households with total 207 number of households.
As illustrated in the chart, the ratio of male to female population was 0.97, which indicates that Sotang Rural Municipality had 3 percent lower males as compared to the females. Same as, the population to household ratio was 4.65, which means that in average 4.65 family members lived in each household.
Absentee Population
As of 2011, 394 population in Sotang Rural Municipality were absent from their households, which equals to 4.13 percent of the total population. Absence of males was 367, which equals to 7.81 percent of total 4,700 males. Same as, 27 females were absent, which equals to 0.56 percent of 4,830 females. At least one member of 321 (15.67 percent) households were absent.
As illustrated in the charts, the ratio of absentee population was 23.19, while male to female absentee population ratio was 13.59. Same as, the household ratio of present vs. absent population was 5.38.
As illustrated in the charts, the ratio of absentee population was 23.19, while male to female absentee population ratio was 13.59. Same as, the household ratio of present vs. absent population was 5.38.
Population by Age Group
In terms of age, the largest population in Sotang Rural Municipality were between 5 and 9 years of age with total 1,372. However, gender wise largest population age group differs from the total population, such as largest male population falls between 5 and 9 with total 723 while female population falls between 10 and 14 with total 652 population. The least populated age group was between 70 and 74 with total 126 population, which consistes of 61 males and 65 females. Top 5 most populated age groups were between 5 and 9 (1,372), between 10 and 14 (1,334), between 15 and 19 (1,125), below 4 (993), between 20 and 24 (676) with total population of 5,500. In contrast, bottom 5 least populated age groups were between 70 and 74 (126), above 75 (185), between 65 and 69 (201), between 60 and 64 (283), and between 55 and 59 (323) with total population of 1,118. The median age-group of total population falls between 40 and 44 and between 35 and 39 with average population of 486.
Gender wise, top 5 most age groups male population were between 5 and 9 (723), between 10 and 14 (682), between 15 and 19 (562), below 4 (498), and between 20 and 24 (306), with total population of 2,771. In contrast, bottom 5 least age group male population were between 70 and 74 (61), above 75 (88), between 65 and 69 (110),between 60 and 64 (138), and between 55 and 59 (176), with total population of 573. With regards to female population, top 5 age groups females were between 10 and 14 (652), between 5 and 9 (649), between 15 and 19 (563), below 4 (495), and between 20 and 24 (370), with total population of 2,729. In contrast, bottom 5 least age group male population were between 70 and 74 (65), between 65 and 69 (91), above 75 (97),between 60 and 64 (145), and between 55 and 59 (147), with total population of 545.
The population with age-group 65 to 69 had male to female ratio of 1.21, which states that this age group had maximum males as compared to females. Similarly, age-group 25 to 29 had most female population as compared to male population with male to female ratio of 0.72. The age-groups 65 to 69, 55 to 59, 5 to 9, 10 to 14, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, below 4 had majority of male population while age-groups 60 to 64, 70 to 74, 40 to 44, above 75, 35 to 39, 20 to 24, 30 to 34, 25 to 29 had majority of female population as per male-female ratios. Moreover, age-groups 15 to 19 had eqivalent or almost equal numbers of male and female population with male-female ratios of 1.
The population pyramid for Sotang Rural Municipality visually illustrates the male vs. female population based on different age groups. The population data and ratio tables are also available in this link.
Gender wise, top 5 most age groups male population were between 5 and 9 (723), between 10 and 14 (682), between 15 and 19 (562), below 4 (498), and between 20 and 24 (306), with total population of 2,771. In contrast, bottom 5 least age group male population were between 70 and 74 (61), above 75 (88), between 65 and 69 (110),between 60 and 64 (138), and between 55 and 59 (176), with total population of 573. With regards to female population, top 5 age groups females were between 10 and 14 (652), between 5 and 9 (649), between 15 and 19 (563), below 4 (495), and between 20 and 24 (370), with total population of 2,729. In contrast, bottom 5 least age group male population were between 70 and 74 (65), between 65 and 69 (91), above 75 (97),between 60 and 64 (145), and between 55 and 59 (147), with total population of 545.
The population with age-group 65 to 69 had male to female ratio of 1.21, which states that this age group had maximum males as compared to females. Similarly, age-group 25 to 29 had most female population as compared to male population with male to female ratio of 0.72. The age-groups 65 to 69, 55 to 59, 5 to 9, 10 to 14, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, below 4 had majority of male population while age-groups 60 to 64, 70 to 74, 40 to 44, above 75, 35 to 39, 20 to 24, 30 to 34, 25 to 29 had majority of female population as per male-female ratios. Moreover, age-groups 15 to 19 had eqivalent or almost equal numbers of male and female population with male-female ratios of 1.
The population pyramid for Sotang Rural Municipality visually illustrates the male vs. female population based on different age groups. The population data and ratio tables are also available in this link.
Population Ratios
As illustrated in the pie-chart, overall ratio of male to female population in Sotang Rural Municipality as per 2011 population census was 0.97 with 49.32% (4,700) of males and 50.68% (4,830) of females.
There were 55.81 % (5,319 ) of independent population, the working age people between ages of 15 and 64 years. The dependent children, ages below 15 years, were 38.81 % with total number of 3,699. The dependent elderly population, aged 65 and above were 5.37 % with total number of 512. As such, total dependent population including children and elderly people were 44.19 with total number of 4,211
There were 2,293 women of child-bearing age-group of 15 to 49 years. Same as, the todlers or children of 4 years or below were 993. The ratio of woman of child-bearing age and the number of todlers state that, approximately 433 children were born per 1,000 women. This number is also roughly used as fertility levels when direct measures of births are not available.
There were 55.81 % (5,319 ) of independent population, the working age people between ages of 15 and 64 years. The dependent children, ages below 15 years, were 38.81 % with total number of 3,699. The dependent elderly population, aged 65 and above were 5.37 % with total number of 512. As such, total dependent population including children and elderly people were 44.19 with total number of 4,211
There were 2,293 women of child-bearing age-group of 15 to 49 years. Same as, the todlers or children of 4 years or below were 993. The ratio of woman of child-bearing age and the number of todlers state that, approximately 433 children were born per 1,000 women. This number is also roughly used as fertility levels when direct measures of births are not available.
Literacy, Education Levels & Schooling
There were only 5,220 people fully literate in Sotang Rural Municipality as of 2011 who were able to both read and write, while 395 people were able to read but not write. In percentage while compared to genderwise population, there were inf percent of male were literate, while the percentage of female literacy was inf only.The literacy ratio between male and female population was nan.
Out of total 3,233 population between the age of 5 and 25 as of 2011 in Sotang Rural Municipality, total 1,656 males and 1,577 females were attending the school. Same as, out of total 1,121 population of the same age group who were not attending the school, total 520 male and 601 female were not attending teh school. The ratio of male and female who were going to school was 1.05 while the ratio for those who were not attending the school was 0.87.The CBS census also states that 7 males and 17 females did not state whether they were attending school or not.
Grade 1-12 Students & Schools
According to Nepal Government records as of 2017, there were total 6,726 in Sotang Rural Municipality with 3,303 (49.11%) of males and 3,423 (50.89%) females. There were total 27 schools. In average, 249 students were studying in each school.
The pie-chart and graphs above further illustrates the students and schools.
The pie-chart and graphs above further illustrates the students and schools.
Population by Language Spoken
Mostly spoken language in Sotang is Nepali, which is spoken by 3,900 people. The Sotang has people who speak other languages, such as Nachhiring, Tamang, Khaling, Sherpa, Kulung, Maithili, Thulung, etc.
Out of total population, 2,015 female speaks Nepali language, while 1,885 male speaks Nepali language.Details information about languages spoken by male and female groups of population has been illustrated in the table.Population by Castes
According to 2011 census conducted by Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Sotang Rural Municipality was inhabitted by mostly the people of Nachhiring caste with total population of 3,019. There were as little as Undefined Others caste with population of as little as 11 in total. People of several other castes who live in Sotang are Chhetri, Tamang, Rai, Sherpa, Kami, Khaling, Kulung, Gharti/Bhujel, Brahmin - Hill, Gurung, Newar, Koiri/Kushwaha, Badi, Dalit Others, Magar, Damai/Dholi, Sanyasi/Dashnami, Thulung, Undefined Others, etc. Only the population of castes with above 1,000 population are illustrated in the table.
Top five castes of people in Sotang Rural Municipality are Nachhiring (3,019), Chhetri (2,465), Tamang (893), Rai (644) and Sherpa (513) with total population of 7,534, which forms 79.06 percent out of total population of 9,530 in Sotang Rural Municipality.Population by Disability
Out of total population of 9,530, there were total 268 (2.81%) disabled persons in Sotang Rural Municipality with 130 (48.51%) males and 138 (51.49%) females. The physically disabled persons were 98, while mentally disabled people were 21 and intellectually disabled were 4.
Similarly, there were 22 people who were blind and 58 people were deaf, while 4 people were both blind and deaf. Moreover, 38 persons had reported of having speech problems. Total 23 people had multiple disabilities.
The pie-chart above illustrate the better picture of disabled population along with genderwise ratios.
Similarly, there were 22 people who were blind and 58 people were deaf, while 4 people were both blind and deaf. Moreover, 38 persons had reported of having speech problems. Total 23 people had multiple disabilities.
The pie-chart above illustrate the better picture of disabled population along with genderwise ratios.
Household Foundation
Out of total 2048 households in Sotang Rural Municipality, there were 1,949 houses that were founded on mud bonded while 1 houses were cement bonded. Same as, 3 households were reported of being founded on RCC piller, 81houses were founded on wood.
With respect to wall of the houses, 1,937 houses were mud bonded, 2 houses were cement bonded, 6 houses were wood planks bonded, 92 houses were bamboo bonded and 0 houses had unbaked bricks on their outer walls.Rest of the houses were reported of having other types of outer wall, while some of them reported nothing of having the outer wall bonding.
There were several types of house roofs reported. Total 1,421 houses were reported of having thatch roofs while 326 houses had galvanized roofs. Similarly, 2 houses had roof of tile, 2 houses had RCC roofs, 242 houses had roof of woods while 0 houses were reported having roof of mud. As per 2011 CBS census, some of the houses had other types of roofs while some didn't report about the roof structure.
With respect to the toilets, 572 out of 2,048 houses didn't report of having a private toilet for their households. Nevertheless, 435 houses were reported of having flush toilet while 1,035 houses reported having ordinary toilets.
With respect to wall of the houses, 1,937 houses were mud bonded, 2 houses were cement bonded, 6 houses were wood planks bonded, 92 houses were bamboo bonded and 0 houses had unbaked bricks on their outer walls.Rest of the houses were reported of having other types of outer wall, while some of them reported nothing of having the outer wall bonding.
There were several types of house roofs reported. Total 1,421 houses were reported of having thatch roofs while 326 houses had galvanized roofs. Similarly, 2 houses had roof of tile, 2 houses had RCC roofs, 242 houses had roof of woods while 0 houses were reported having roof of mud. As per 2011 CBS census, some of the houses had other types of roofs while some didn't report about the roof structure.
With respect to the toilets, 572 out of 2,048 houses didn't report of having a private toilet for their households. Nevertheless, 435 houses were reported of having flush toilet while 1,035 houses reported having ordinary toilets.
Utilities
In Sotang Rural Municipality, there were total 1,840 houses, which were equiped with piped tap water resources while 0 houses were reported of having tubewell water facilities. Same as, 18 houses had covered well while 102 houses didn't have any cover on their tubewell. Other resources of water facilities were spout water (71) and river stream (10), which were reported of the household's source of water.
With reference to source of fuel, 2,035 households reported their source of fuel as firewood while 7 households had kerosene as their fuel source. The LP gas was used by 0 households as a source of fuel. Moreover, other sources of fuel were cow dung (0), bio-gas (0), fuel electricity (0), etc.
Same as, total 872 households had reported of having electricity as the source of their household's lighting. The households still using kerosene as source of light were 393, while 386 households used solar energy as source of lights. Total 0 households also reported of using bio-gas as a source of light. The ratio of use of electricity as compared to other source of light was 0.43.
With reference to source of fuel, 2,035 households reported their source of fuel as firewood while 7 households had kerosene as their fuel source. The LP gas was used by 0 households as a source of fuel. Moreover, other sources of fuel were cow dung (0), bio-gas (0), fuel electricity (0), etc.
Same as, total 872 households had reported of having electricity as the source of their household's lighting. The households still using kerosene as source of light were 393, while 386 households used solar energy as source of lights. Total 0 households also reported of using bio-gas as a source of light. The ratio of use of electricity as compared to other source of light was 0.43.
Facilities
out of 2,048 households in Sotang Rural Municipality, 441 houses reported of having no any facility in their household while 1,599 households reported of using at least one facility. Households using at least one facility, such as radio, television, internet, etc. have been illustrated in the table below.Radio was used by the maximum households with total users of 1,536, while MobilePhone was the next mostly used facilities with total household users of 603.
Economic Census
According to 2018 Economic Census, there are total 265 establishments in Sotang Rural Municipality that are involved in various economic activities. In those establishments, total 1,146 persons are engaged for the economic activities, as a self-employed or an employee, with total male engagement of 626 and female engagement of 520 persons.In every business, there were an average of 4.32 people engaged with average males are 2.36 and females are 1.96. The ratio of male to female engagement in the establishments are 1.20, which means as many as 1.20 males are enagement in the economic activities per female.
Similarly, the engagement of males were 54.62 percent while the females are 45.38 percent.
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