Sohrai - Lakhnaur, Madhubani

Sohrai is a village situated in the Lakhnaur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnaur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Madanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohrai is 220819. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.7 hectares and falls under the 847408 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sohrai

According to the 2011 Census, Sohrai village had a total population of 2,492 people, including 1,316 males and 1,176 females, living in 554 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.32%, with male literacy at 64.95% and female literacy at 39.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 651.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohrai

Sohrai 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 Sohrai

Sohrai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lohna Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Sohrai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Sohrai is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohrai

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

Health Facilities in Sohrai

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

FAQs about Sohrai