Sohar - Balrampur, Katihar

Sohar is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Bhimiyal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohar is 224861. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.33 hectares and falls under the 855102 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Sohar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sohar

As per Census 2011, Sohar village has a total population of 2,141 people, consisting of 1,085 males and 1,056 females. The village has 419 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 407 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 939 literate and 1,202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 303 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sohar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sohar

Sohar 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 Sohar

Sohar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sanjay Gram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Sohar is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Sohar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohar

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

Health Facilities in Sohar

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

FAQs about Sohar