Sokha Village Overview
Sokha is a village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur tehsil of Chatra district, Jharkhand. It lies about 32 km from Chatra, which serves as both tehsil and district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Tarwagada is the Gram Panchayat for Sokha village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sokha 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 Sokha is 348146. The village covers a geographical area of 66 hectares and has a pincode of 825403. Hantarganj is the nearest town.
Location Map of Sokha
Population & Demographics of Sokha
This section provides population and demographic details of Sokha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 546 | 267 | 279 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 135 | 77 | 58 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 172 | 83 | 89 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 199 | 113 | 86 |
| Illiterate Population | 347 | 154 | 193 |
Key population details of Sokha village are given below:
- Sokha village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 546, including approximately 267 males and 279 females, with a sex ratio of 1044 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 172 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Sokha village is low, with a literacy rate of about 36.45%.
- There are around 97 households in Sokha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sokha
Transport facilities help residents of Sokha 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sokha
The following villages are located close to Sokha 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 Sokha
- Where is Sokha located?
- Sokha village is located in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sokha?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sokha is Tarwagada (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sokha?
- The pincode of Sokha is 825403.
- What is the population of Sokha?
- Sokha has a total population of 546, including 267 males and 279 females.
- How many households are there in Sokha?
- There are 97 households in Sokha.
- What is the literacy rate in Sokha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sokha is 36.45%. Male literacy is 42.32% and female literacy is 30.82%.