Sohsa - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Sohsa is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sohsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohsa is 216292. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.1 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sohsa

According to the 2011 Census, Sohsa village had a total population of 2,432 people, including 1,276 males and 1,156 females, living in 461 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.39%, with male literacy at 54.64% and female literacy at 30.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohsa

Sohsa 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 Sohsa

Sohsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chamua, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Sohsa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Sohsa is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohsa

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

Health Facilities in Sohsa

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

FAQs about Sohsa