Sohandar - Palasi, Araria

Sohandar is a village situated in the Palasi subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Sohan Dar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohandar is 222059. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 854329 pincode. Araria is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Sohandar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jokihat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Araria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sohandar

According to the 2011 Census, Sohandar village had a total population of 1,605 people, including 844 males and 761 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.52%, with male literacy at 77.62% and female literacy at 49.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sohandar

Sohandar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sohandar

Sohandar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Arariya Court, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Araria to Sohandar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohandar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sohandar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sohandar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sohandar village are given below:

FAQs about Sohandar