Soso - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Soso is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Soso and around 110 km from Kendujhar. Soso village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soso is 387128. The village covers a total geographical area of 482 hectares and falls under the 758078 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Soso

According to the 2011 Census, Soso village had a total population of 2,745 people, including 1,398 males and 1,347 females, living in 616 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.94%, with male literacy at 90.40% and female literacy at 83.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 558, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Soso

Soso 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 Soso

Soso is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kapali Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Soso is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Soso is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soso

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

Health Facilities in Soso

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

FAQs about Soso