Sohana - Gop, Puri
Sohana is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Ishanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohana village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohana is 409410. The village covers a total geographical area of 67 hectares and falls under the 752107 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Sohana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sohana
According to the 2011 Census, Sohana village had a total population of 536 people, including 285 males and 251 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.53%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 94.81%.
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 Population | 536 | 285 | 251 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 51 | 31 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 473 | 254 | 219 |
| Illiterate Population | 63 | 31 | 32 |
Nearby Villages of Sohana
Sohana is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sohana
Public transport in the Sohana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Sohana is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Sohana 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 Sohana
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sohana village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Sohana
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sohana village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Sohana
Where is Sohana located?
Sohana village is located in Gop Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Sohana?
The Gram Panchayat of Sohana is Ishanpur.
What is the pincode of Sohana?
The pincode of Sohana is 752107.
What is the population of Sohana?
Sohana had a total population of 536, including 285 males and 251 females.
How many households are there in Sohana?
Sohana had 119 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sohana?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sohana was 97.53%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 94.81%.