Sohgi Barwa - Madhubani, Pashchim Champaran

Sohgi Barwa is a village situated in the Madhubani subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhubani and around 152 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sisai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohgi Barwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohgi Barwa is 216981. The village covers a total geographical area of 520 hectares and falls under the 845104 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Sohgi Barwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Sohgi Barwa

According to the 2011 Census, Sohgi Barwa village had a total population of 992 people, including 534 males and 458 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.60%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 20.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohgi Barwa

Sohgi Barwa 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 Sohgi Barwa

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sohgi Barwa. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Sohgi Barwa is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sohgi Barwa is about 152 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohgi Barwa

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

Health Facilities in Sohgi Barwa

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

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