Soshahandi - Boriguma, Koraput

Soshahandi is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Kotpad and around 57 km from Koraput. Sasahandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soshahandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soshahandi is 428131. The village covers a total geographical area of 907 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Soshahandi

As per Census 2011, Soshahandi village has a total population of 3,074 people, consisting of 1,550 males and 1,524 females. The village has 805 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 513 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,485 literate and 1,589 illiterate residents. Additionally, 566 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,407 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Soshahandi

Soshahandi 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 Soshahandi

Soshahandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Soshahandi is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Soshahandi is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soshahandi

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

Health Facilities in Soshahandi

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

FAQs about Soshahandi