Sokra - Bali, Pali

Sokra is a village situated in the Bali tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bali and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Pali. Perwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sokra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sokra is 091298. The village covers a total geographical area of 585 hectares and falls under the 306126 pincode. Bali is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sokra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pali Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sokra

According to the 2011 Census, Sokra village had a total population of 787 people, including 385 males and 402 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.75%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 58.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Sokra

Sokra 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 Sokra

Public transport in the Sokra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Biroliya, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bali to Sokra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pali to Sokra is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sokra

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

Health Facilities in Sokra

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

FAQs about Sokra