Sohara

Sohara is a village located in Baytoo tehsil of Barmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 60km away from sub-district headquarter Baytoo (tehsildar office) and 110km away from district headquarter Barmer. As per 2009 stats, Sohada is the gram panchayat of Sohara village.

Here you can discover what makes Sohara unique in its vibrant Baytoo-Barmer region. You’ll see Sohara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sohara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sohara is 087038. The village spans a total geographical area of 1090 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 344037. Balotra is nearest town to Sohara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 58km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sohara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baytoo Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sohara

Population of Sohara

According to the 2011 Census, Sohara has a total population of about 1,231, with approximately 651 males and 580 females. The sex ratio is around 890 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 214 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 44 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 589. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.89%, with male literacy at about 53.92% and female literacy near 24.14%. There are around 261 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sohara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sohara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sohara. As per the 2011 stats, Sohara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sohara

Knowing the nearby villages of Sohara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sohara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sohara