Sohal - Atholi (Paddar), Kishtwar

Sohal is a village situated in the Atholi (Paddar) tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atholi(padder) and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Kishtwar. Sohal village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohal is 004796. The village covers a total geographical area of 1031.6 hectares and falls under the 182204 pincode. Kishtwar is the nearest town, located about 106 km away.

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

Population of Sohal

According to the 2011 Census, Sohal village had a total population of 671 people, including 363 males and 308 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.57%, with male literacy at 96.08% and female literacy at 59.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohal

Sohal 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 Sohal

Sohal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Kangra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishtwar to Sohal is about 106 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishtwar to Sohal is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohal

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

Health Facilities in Sohal

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

FAQs about Sohal