Soraiti Village - Bhawanipur, Purnia

Soraiti is a village situated in the Bhawanipur subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhawanipur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Suraiti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soraiti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soraiti is 223226. The village covers a total geographical area of 275 hectares and falls under the 854204 pincode. Purnia is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

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

Population of Soraiti

As per Census 2011, Soraiti village has a total population of 1,830 people, consisting of 946 males and 884 females. The village has 375 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 373 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 767 literate and 1,063 illiterate residents. Additionally, 522 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Soraiti are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,830 946 884
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 373 190 183
Scheduled Castes (SC) 522 274 248
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 103 51 52
Literate Population 767 504 263
Illiterate Population 1,063 442 621

Nearby Villages of Soraiti

Soraiti 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
LathiNorth-East1.75 km
BahaduraSouth-East1.82 km
SondihaNorth2.65 km
Lachhimipur GirdharSouth-West2.89 km
BahutiSouth-East3.29 km
Bela ParsadiEast3.32 km
Nirpur MilikEast3.58 km
BankiSouth-East3.92 km
PipraSouth4.34 km
Sukhsena MilikNorth-East4.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Soraiti

Soraiti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Naugachia, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.9 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purnia to Soraiti is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soraiti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Soraiti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Soraiti

Where is Soraiti located?

Soraiti village is located in Bhawanipur Subdivision, Purnia district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Soraiti?

The Gram Panchayat of Soraiti is Suraiti.

What is the pincode of Soraiti?

The pincode of Soraiti is 854204.

What is the population of Soraiti?

Soraiti has a total population of 1,830, including 946 males and 884 females.

How many households are there in Soraiti?

There are 375 households in Soraiti.

What is the literacy rate in Soraiti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soraiti is 41.91%. Male literacy is 53.28% and female literacy is 29.75%.