Sohal Village Overview
Sohal is a village in Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It lies about 11 km from Karanja tehsil headquarters and around 55 km from Washim district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sohal village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Sohal 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 Sohal is 530989. The village covers a geographical area of 1292.85 hectares and has a pincode of 444403. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Location Map of Sohal
Population & Demographics of Sohal
This section provides population and demographic details of Sohal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,841 | 994 | 847 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 221 | 115 | 106 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 899 | 477 | 422 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 261 | 144 | 117 |
| Literate Population | 1,315 | 773 | 542 |
| Illiterate Population | 526 | 221 | 305 |
Key population details of Sohal village are given below:
- Sohal village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,841, including approximately 994 males and 847 females, with a sex ratio of 852 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 899 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 261 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sohal village is good, with a literacy rate of about 71.43%.
- There are around 431 households in Sohal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sohal
Transport facilities help residents of Sohal 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 village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sohal
The following villages are located close to Sohal 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 Sohal
- Where is Sohal located?
- Sohal village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sohal?
- Sohal is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sohal?
- The pincode of Sohal is 444403.
- What is the population of Sohal?
- Sohal has a total population of 1,841, including 994 males and 847 females.
- How many households are there in Sohal?
- There are 431 households in Sohal.
- What is the literacy rate in Sohal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sohal is 71.43%. Male literacy is 77.77% and female literacy is 63.99%.