Sohwalia Kalan

Sohwalia Kalan is a village located in Kargahar subdivision of Rohtas district in Bihar, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Kargahar (tehsildar office) and 41km away from district headquarter Sasaram. As per 2009 stats, Bhokhari is the gram panchayat of Sohwalia Kalan village.

Sohwalia Kalan has its own place in the vibrant Rohtas 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 Sohwalia Kalan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sohwalia Kalan is 251674. The village spans a total geographical area of 116 hectares. Sasaram is nearest town to Sohwalia Kalan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 41km away.

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Population of Sohwalia Kalan

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 871 467 404
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 149 73 76
Scheduled Castes (SC) 412 218 194
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 561 337 224
Illiterate Population 310 130 180

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

  • The total population of Sohwalia Kalan village is around 871, including approximately 467 males and 404 females, with a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 149 children aged 0–6 years in Sohwalia Kalan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sohwalia Kalan village has 412 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Sohwalia Kalan village is about 64.41%, with male literacy at 72.16% and female literacy at 55.45%.
  • There are around 131 households in Sohwalia Kalan village.

Connectivity of Sohwalia Kalan

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

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

Nearby Villages of Sohwalia Kalan

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

Rampur Samhota Ismailpur Hajipur Sohwalia Khurd Lakhan Chak Baispura Ratanpura Chhitni Kolhua Gareya

Frequently Asked Questions about Sohwalia Kalan

Where is Sohwalia Kalan located?
Sohwalia Kalan village is situated in Kargahar Subdivision, within the Rohtas district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sohwalia Kalan?
The Gram Panchayat of Sohwalia Kalan is Bhokhari (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Sohwalia Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sohwalia Kalan is 871, with 467 males and 404 females.
How many households are there in Sohwalia Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sohwalia Kalan village has a total of 131 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sohwalia Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sohwalia Kalan is 64.41%. The male literacy rate is 72.16%, while the female literacy rate is 55.45%.