Sorna - Attabira, Bargarh

Sorna is a village situated in the Attabira tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Attabira and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Jhiliminda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sorna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorna is 380921. The village covers a total geographical area of 860 hectares and falls under the 768027 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Sorna

According to the 2011 Census, Sorna village had a total population of 2,951 people, including 1,515 males and 1,436 females, living in 699 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.16%, with male literacy at 84.66% and female literacy at 63.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 639, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,010.

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

Nearby Villages of Sorna

Sorna 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 Sorna

Sorna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Attabira, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Sorna is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sorna

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

Health Facilities in Sorna

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

FAQs about Sorna