Soratanali - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Soratanali is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Chandpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soratanali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soratanali is 402311. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Soratanali

According to the 2011 Census, Soratanali village had a total population of 362 people, including 178 males and 184 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.22%, with male literacy at 85.28% and female literacy at 67.27%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population362178184
Child Population (0–6 yrs)341519
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population250139111
Illiterate Population1123973

Nearby Villages of Soratanali

Soratanali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BatasingaSouth-West2.37 km
ChandapurWest2.63 km
TulasipasiNorth-East2.99 km
DhobabahaliEast3.54 km
SandaNorth-West3.56 km
NuanaiSouth-West4.35 km
GharamapatSouth-West4.87 km
EkaghariaSouth4.88 km
TarahataWest4.92 km
Srimula (sirimula)South-East5.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Soratanali

Soratanali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nayabagirthipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Soratanali is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Soratanali is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soratanali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Soratanali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Soratanali

Where is Soratanali located?

Soratanali village is located in Parajang Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Soratanali?

The Gram Panchayat of Soratanali is Chandpur.

What is the pincode of Soratanali?

The pincode of Soratanali is 759120.

What is the population of Soratanali?

Soratanali had a total population of 362, including 178 males and 184 females.

How many households are there in Soratanali?

Soratanali had 78 households.

What is the literacy rate in Soratanali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soratanali was 76.22%. Male literacy was 85.28% and female literacy was 67.27%.