Sorana - Chilika, Khordha

Sorana is a village situated in the Chilika tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Tangi and around 50 km from Khordha . Sorana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorana is 408151. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 752023 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Sorana

As per Census 2011, Sorana village has a total population of 3,648 people, consisting of 1,822 males and 1,826 females. The village has 849 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 454 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,454 literate and 1,194 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,369 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sorana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sorana

Sorana 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 Sorana

Sorana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kuhuri, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Sorana is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Sorana is about 50 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 Sorana

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

Health Facilities in Sorana

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

FAQs about Sorana