Sohgaon - Pakhanjur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Sohgaon is a village situated in the Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 0.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pakhanjur and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Shyam Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohgaon is 448292. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.36 hectares and falls under the 494776 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 140 km away.

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

Population of Sohgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Sohgaon village had a total population of 484 people, including 220 males and 264 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,200 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.68%, with male literacy at 69.79% and female literacy at 56.42%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 445.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohgaon

Sohgaon 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 Sohgaon

Sohgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Sohgaon is about 140 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Sohgaon is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohgaon

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

Health Facilities in Sohgaon

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

FAQs about Sohgaon