Sorta - Arvi, Wardha

Sorta is a village situated in the Arvi tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arvi and around 5 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Sorta village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorta is 533865. The village covers a total geographical area of 777.6 hectares and falls under the 442302 pincode. Pulgaon is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sorta

According to the 2011 Census, Sorta village had a total population of 1,552 people, including 811 males and 741 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.64%, with male literacy at 88.78% and female literacy at 78.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 366, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 206.

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

Nearby Villages of Sorta

Sorta 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 Sorta

Sorta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pulgaon Jn, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pulgaon to Sorta is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Sorta is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sorta

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

Health Facilities in Sorta

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

FAQs about Sorta