Sohagpur - Paroo, Muzaffarpur

Sohagpur is a village situated in the Paroo subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paroo and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Chaki Sohagpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohagpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohagpur is 228268. The village covers a total geographical area of 162 hectares and falls under the 843107 pincode. Chhapra is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Sohagpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sahebganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vaishali Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sohagpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sohagpur village had a total population of 369 people, including 198 males and 171 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.93%, with male literacy at 47.85% and female literacy at 28.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohagpur

Sohagpur 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 Sohagpur

Sohagpur 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 Agauthar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhapra to Sohagpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffarpur to Sohagpur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohagpur

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

Health Facilities in Sohagpur

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

FAQs about Sohagpur