Sohi - Hasanpur, Samastipur

Sohi is a village situated in the Hasanpur subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hasanpur and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Mouji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohi is 237325. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 848205 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sohi

According to the 2011 Census, Sohi village had a total population of 2,014 people, including 1,050 males and 964 females, living in 410 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.23%, with male literacy at 80.56% and female literacy at 56.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohi

Sohi 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 Sohi

Sohi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shasan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Sohi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Sohi is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohi

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

Health Facilities in Sohi

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

FAQs about Sohi