Sohjana - Islampur, Nalanda

Sohjana is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Sakari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohjana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohjana is 244963. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.45 hectares and falls under the 801303 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sohjana

According to the 2011 Census, Sohjana village had a total population of 2,284 people, including 1,183 males and 1,101 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.69%, with male literacy at 75.21% and female literacy at 41.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 731.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohjana

Sohjana 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 Sohjana

Sohjana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Islampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Sohjana is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Sohjana is about 30 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 Sohjana

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

Health Facilities in Sohjana

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

FAQs about Sohjana