Sohara - Dhamnagar, Bhadrak

Sohara is a village situated in the Dhamnagar tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Dhamanagar and around 49 km from Bhadrak. Sahada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohara is 394707. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 756117 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Sohara

According to the 2011 Census, Sohara village had a total population of 1,409 people, including 722 males and 687 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.80%, with male literacy at 93.38% and female literacy at 79.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohara

Sohara 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 Sohara

Public transport in the Sohara is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Sohara is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Sohara is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohara

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

Health Facilities in Sohara

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

FAQs about Sohara