Sopha - Hajipur, Vaishali

Sopha is a village situated in the Hajipur subdivision of Vaishali district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from Hajipur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chakunda Urf Milki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sopha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sopha is 235751. The village covers a total geographical area of 45 hectares and falls under the 844102 pincode. Hajipur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sopha

According to the 2011 Census, Sopha village had a total population of 1,097 people, including 605 males and 492 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 813 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.00%, with male literacy at 83.07% and female literacy at 67.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,097605492
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1729775
Scheduled Castes (SC)273140133
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population703422281
Illiterate Population394183211

Nearby Villages of Sopha

Sopha is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Sopha

Public transport in the Sopha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Sopha.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hajipur to Sopha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sopha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sopha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sopha

Where is Sopha located?

Sopha village is located in Hajipur Subdivision, Vaishali district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sopha?

The Gram Panchayat of Sopha is Chakunda Urf Milki.

What is the pincode of Sopha?

The pincode of Sopha is 844102.

What is the population of Sopha?

Sopha had a total population of 1,097, including 605 males and 492 females.

How many households are there in Sopha?

Sopha had 193 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sopha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sopha was 76.00%. Male literacy was 83.07% and female literacy was 67.39%.