Sojpur - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Sojpur is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Soj Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sojpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sojpur is 103916. The village covers a total geographical area of 576.55 hectares and falls under the 326038 pincode. Jhalawar is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Sojpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sojpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sojpur village had a total population of 1,073 people, including 561 males and 512 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.54%, with male literacy at 89.86% and female literacy at 59.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sojpur

Sojpur 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 Sojpur

Sojpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salpura, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalawar to Sojpur is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sojpur

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

Health Facilities in Sojpur

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

FAQs about Sojpur