For this, the villagers got access to western education right from the coming of Christian missionaries to Ukhrul district.

When the First World War broke out, Ruichumhao served as the main interpreter for the Britishers and was sent to France as a leader of the Labour Corp. Rungsung Suisa was patriot who fought for the liberation of the Nagas from Indian occupation first as a politician and later as a rebel leader under NNC (Naga National Council).

According to 2011 census, the literacy rate of the village was 92.39% which is higher than the state's average of 76.94%.

India national football team central defender Hormipam Ruivah was born in Somdal.

The village is home to people of Tangkhul Naga ethnic group.