Soram - Patan, Durg

Soram is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Durg. Soram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soram is 442713. The village covers a total geographical area of 530.93 hectares and falls under the 491111 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Soram

According to the 2011 Census, Soram village had a total population of 1,424 people, including 710 males and 714 females, living in 319 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.10%, with male literacy at 82.86% and female literacy at 67.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 68, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 313.

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

Nearby Villages of Soram

Soram 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 Soram

Soram 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 Risama, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Soram is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Soram is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soram

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

Health Facilities in Soram

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

FAQs about Soram