Soso - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Soso is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 106 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Soso village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soso is 387527. The village covers a total geographical area of 682 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 18 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 Rairangpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Soso

According to the 2011 Census, Soso village had a total population of 1,901 people, including 970 males and 931 females, living in 469 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.50%, with male literacy at 82.62% and female literacy at 51.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 786.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Soso is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Soso is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 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