Sohansi - Paroo, Muzaffarpur

Sohansi is a village situated in the Paroo subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paroo and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Chand Kewari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohansi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohansi is 228210. The village covers a total geographical area of 978 hectares and falls under the 843120 pincode. Muzaffarpur is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Sohansi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Sohansi

As per Census 2011, Sohansi village has a total population of 1,470 people, consisting of 800 males and 670 females. The village has 265 households and a sex ratio of 837 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 754 literate and 716 illiterate residents. Additionally, 251 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,470800670
Child Population (0–6 yrs)227121106
Scheduled Castes (SC)251129122
Literate Population754472282
Illiterate Population716328388

Nearby Villages of Sohansi

Sohansi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UbhawaSouth-West1.14 km
Arazi NaubararNorth-West1.39 km
SohansaSouth-East1.71 km
SarangpurSouth1.84 km
Bhagwanpur DhabNorth-West2.48 km
SarangpurSouth-West2.53 km
SalempurWest2.71 km
SaraunjaNorth-West2.81 km
Chand KuariEast2.89 km
BasahiyaWest3.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sohansi

Sohansi 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 Rajapatti, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muzaffarpur to Sohansi is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohansi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sohansi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sohansi

Where is Sohansi located?

Sohansi village is located in Paroo Subdivision, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sohansi?

The Gram Panchayat of Sohansi is Chand Kewari.

What is the pincode of Sohansi?

The pincode of Sohansi is 843120.

What is the population of Sohansi?

Sohansi has a total population of 1,470, including 800 males and 670 females.

How many households are there in Sohansi?

There are 265 households in Sohansi.

What is the literacy rate in Sohansi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sohansi is 51.29%. Male literacy is 59.00% and female literacy is 42.09%.