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.
Sohara has its own place in the vibrant Barmer region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
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
Below is a concise population overview of Sohara as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Total Population | 1,231 | 651 | 580 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 214 | 106 | 108 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 44 | 20 | 24 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 589 | 318 | 271 |
Literate Population | 491 | 351 | 140 |
Illiterate Population | 740 | 300 | 440 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sohara village:
- The total population of Sohara village is around 1,231, including approximately 651 males and 580 females, with a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 214 children aged 0–6 years in Sohara village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Sohara village has 44 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 589 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Sohara village is about 39.89%, with male literacy at 53.92% and female literacy at 24.14%.
- There are around 261 households in Sohara village.
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.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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
- Where is Sohara located?
- Sohara village is situated in Baytoo Tehsil, within the Barmer district of Rajasthan, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sohara?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sohara is Sohada (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Sohara?
- The pincode of Sohara is 344037, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sohara as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sohara is 1,231, with 651 males and 580 females.
- How many households are there in Sohara as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sohara village has a total of 261 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sohara as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sohara is 39.89%. The male literacy rate is 53.92%, while the female literacy rate is 24.14%.