Soso - Angara, Ranchi

Soso is a village situated in the Angara subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Angarh and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Nawagarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soso village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soso is 373702. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.99 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

Soso village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khijri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Soso

According to the 2011 Census, Soso village had a total population of 1,124 people, including 573 males and 551 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.23%, with male literacy at 77.62% and female literacy at 45.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 756.

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

Nearby Villages of Soso

Soso 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 Soso

Soso is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kherwa Kocha, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Soso is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soso

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

Health Facilities in Soso

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

FAQs about Soso