Soman - Khanpur, Samastipur

Soman is a village situated in the Khanpur subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Shobhan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soman is 236472. The village covers a total geographical area of 529 hectares and falls under the 848117 pincode. Samstipur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Soman

According to the 2011 Census, Soman village had a total population of 6,626 people, including 3,405 males and 3,221 females, living in 1,334 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.07%, with male literacy at 70.57% and female literacy at 49.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,007, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Soman

Soman 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 Soman

Soman is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhagwanpur Desu, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Samstipur to Soman is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Soman is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soman

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

Health Facilities in Soman

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

FAQs about Soman