Shohad Village Overview
Shohad is a village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur tehsil of Chatra district, Jharkhand. Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(hunterganj) is the tehsil headquarters, while Chatra is the district headquarters for Shohad village. As per available records (2009), Nawadih is the Gram Panchayat for Shohad village.
The sections below provide essential information about Shohad village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shohad is 348064. The village covers a geographical area of 132 hectares and has a pincode of 825420. Shaligram Ram Narayanpur is the nearest town.
Location Map of Shohad
Population & Demographics of Shohad
This section provides population and demographic details of Shohad village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 731 | 389 | 342 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 129 | 68 | 61 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 285 | 150 | 135 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 309 | 202 | 107 |
| Illiterate Population | 422 | 187 | 235 |
Key population details of Shohad village are given below:
- Shohad village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 731, including approximately 389 males and 342 females, with a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 285 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Shohad village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 42.27%.
- There are around 118 households in Shohad village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shohad
Transport facilities help residents of Shohad village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shohad
The following villages are located close to Shohad and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shohad
- Where is Shohad located?
- Shohad village is located in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shohad?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shohad is Nawadih (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shohad?
- The pincode of Shohad is 825420.
- What is the population of Shohad?
- Shohad has a total population of 731, including 389 males and 342 females.
- How many households are there in Shohad?
- There are 118 households in Shohad.
- What is the literacy rate in Shohad?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shohad is 42.27%. Male literacy is 51.93% and female literacy is 31.29%.