Sorla - Berla, Bemetara

Sorla is a village situated in the Berla tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from Berla and around 64 km from Durg. Sorla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorla is 442344. The village covers a total geographical area of 492.04 hectares and falls under the 491332 pincode. Berla is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Sorla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bemetara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Durg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sorla

According to the 2011 Census, Sorla village had a total population of 1,054 people, including 511 males and 543 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.26%, with male literacy at 84.31% and female literacy at 63.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Sorla

Sorla 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 Sorla

Sorla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baikunth, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berla to Sorla is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Sorla is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sorla

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

Health Facilities in Sorla

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

FAQs about Sorla