Sohda - Karakat, Rohtas

Sohda is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Danwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohda is 251340. The village covers a total geographical area of 199 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Sohda

According to the 2011 Census, Sohda village had a total population of 2,322 people, including 1,202 males and 1,120 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.97%, with male literacy at 87.05% and female literacy at 64.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohda

Sohda 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 Sohda

Public transport in the Sohda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hasanbazar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Sohda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Sohda is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohda

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

Health Facilities in Sohda

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

FAQs about Sohda