Sohagra - Guthani, Siwan

Sohagra is a village situated in the Guthani subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guthani and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Sohagara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohagra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohagra is 232160. The village covers a total geographical area of 362 hectares and falls under the 841239 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Sohagra

As per Census 2011, Sohagra village has a total population of 4,117 people, consisting of 2,080 males and 2,037 females. The village has 653 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 577 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,702 literate and 1,415 illiterate residents. Additionally, 357 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 288 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohagra

Sohagra 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 Sohagra

Sohagra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bankata, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Sohagra is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Sohagra is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohagra

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

Health Facilities in Sohagra

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

FAQs about Sohagra