Sohad - Badnagar, Ujjain

Sohad is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Daulatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohad is 472092. The village covers a total geographical area of 466.33 hectares and falls under the 456771 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sohad

According to the 2011 Census, Sohad village had a total population of 606 people, including 309 males and 297 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.84%, with male literacy at 89.64% and female literacy at 60.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohad

Sohad 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 Sohad

Sohad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnagar to Sohad is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Sohad is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohad

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

Health Facilities in Sohad

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

FAQs about Sohad