Sohani Village Overview
Sohani is a village in Rajaun tehsil of Banka district, Bihar. It lies about 12 km from Rajaun tehsil headquarters and around 19 km from Banka district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Morama Bangaon is the Gram Panchayat for Sohani village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sohani village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohani is 240913. The village covers a geographical area of 57 hectares and has a pincode of 813107. Banka is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.
Location Map of Sohani
Population & Demographics of Sohani
This section provides population and demographic details of Sohani village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 501 | 279 | 222 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 96 | 60 | 36 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 125 | 68 | 57 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 175 | 125 | 50 |
| Illiterate Population | 326 | 154 | 172 |
Key population details of Sohani village are given below:
- Sohani village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 501, including approximately 279 males and 222 females, with a sex ratio of 795 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 125 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sohani village is low, with a literacy rate of about 34.93%.
- There are around 99 households in Sohani village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sohani
Transport facilities help residents of Sohani village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sohani
The following villages are located close to Sohani and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sohani
- Where is Sohani located?
- Sohani village is located in Rajaun Subdivision, Banka district, Bihar, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sohani?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sohani is Morama Bangaon (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sohani?
- The pincode of Sohani is 813107.
- What is the population of Sohani?
- Sohani has a total population of 501, including 279 males and 222 females.
- How many households are there in Sohani?
- There are 99 households in Sohani.
- What is the literacy rate in Sohani?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sohani is 34.93%. Male literacy is 44.80% and female literacy is 22.52%.