Sofwa

Sofwa is a village located in Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Narkatiaganj (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Bettiah. As per 2009 stats, Rajpur Tumkadiya is the gram panchayat of Sofwa village.

Sofwa has its own place in the vibrant Pashchim Champaran region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sofwa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sofwa is 216655. The village spans a total geographical area of 134.8 hectares. Narkatiyaganj is nearest town to Sofwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

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Population of Sofwa

Below is a concise population overview of Sofwa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,617 869 748
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 366 195 171
Scheduled Castes (SC) 96 52 44
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 7 3 4
Literate Population 536 365 171
Illiterate Population 1,081 504 577

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sofwa village:

  • The total population of Sofwa village is around 1,617, including approximately 869 males and 748 females, with a sex ratio of 860 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 366 children aged 0–6 years in Sofwa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sofwa village has 96 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sofwa village is about 33.15%, with male literacy at 42.00% and female literacy at 22.86%.
  • There are around 258 households in Sofwa village.

Connectivity of Sofwa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sofwa. As per the 2011 stats, Sofwa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Sofwa

Knowing the nearby villages of Sofwa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sofwa.

Koirganwan Tumkaria Katgharwa Narkatia Bishunpurwa Barwa Bakulia Jaimangalpur Jamunia Mathia Khap Mathia Nisf

Frequently Asked Questions about Sofwa

Where is Sofwa located?
Sofwa village is situated in Narkatiaganj Subdivision, within the Pashchim Champaran district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sofwa?
The Gram Panchayat of Sofwa is Rajpur Tumkadiya (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Sofwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sofwa is 1,617, with 869 males and 748 females.
How many households are there in Sofwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sofwa village has a total of 258 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sofwa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sofwa is 33.15%. The male literacy rate is 42.00%, while the female literacy rate is 22.86%.