Sowa

Sowa is a village located in Manihari subdivision of Katihar district in Bihar, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Manihari (tehsildar office) and 18km away from district headquarter Katihar. As per 2009 stats, Narayanpur is the gram panchayat of Sowa village.

Sowa has its own place in the vibrant Katihar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sowa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sowa is 225709. The village spans a total geographical area of 467.4 hectares. Manihari is nearest town to Sowa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

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Population of Sowa

Below is a concise population overview of Sowa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,965 1,029 936
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 433 223 210
Scheduled Castes (SC) 155 82 73
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,305 676 629
Literate Population 915 560 355
Illiterate Population 1,050 469 581

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sowa village:

  • The total population of Sowa village is around 1,965, including approximately 1,029 males and 936 females, with a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 433 children aged 0–6 years in Sowa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sowa village has 155 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,305 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sowa village is about 46.56%, with male literacy at 54.42% and female literacy at 37.93%.
  • There are around 361 households in Sowa village.

Connectivity of Sowa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sowa. As per the 2011 stats, Sowa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Sowa

Knowing the nearby villages of Sowa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sowa.

Lakhpura Pagalbari Kutubpur Naraenpur Kishunpur Mianpur Shikarganj Fatehnagar Harlajori Hanswar Bagahar Milik

Frequently Asked Questions about Sowa

Where is Sowa located?
Sowa village is situated in Manihari Subdivision, within the Katihar district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sowa?
The Gram Panchayat of Sowa is Narayanpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Sowa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sowa is 1,965, with 1,029 males and 936 females.
How many households are there in Sowa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sowa village has a total of 361 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sowa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sowa is 46.56%. The male literacy rate is 54.42%, while the female literacy rate is 37.93%.