Sofwa - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Sofwa is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Rajpur Tumkadiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sofwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sofwa is 216655. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.8 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Sofwa

According to the 2011 Census, Sofwa village had a total population of 1,617 people, including 869 males and 748 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 861 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.85%, with male literacy at 54.15% and female literacy at 29.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Sofwa

Sofwa 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 Sofwa

Sofwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Sofwa is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sofwa is about 35 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 Sofwa

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

Health Facilities in Sofwa

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

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