Sogara - Gauriganj, Amethi

Sogara is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Gauriganj and around 49 km from Sultanpur. Songara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sogara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sogara is 169247. The village covers a total geographical area of 376.23 hectares and falls under the 227409 pincode. Amethi is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Sogara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gauriganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amethi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sogara

According to the 2011 Census, Sogara village had a total population of 1,693 people, including 812 males and 881 females, living in 319 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.15%, with male literacy at 77.43% and female literacy at 55.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 614.

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

Nearby Villages of Sogara

Sogara 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 Sogara

Sogara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bani, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amethi to Sogara is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Sogara is about 49 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 Sogara

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

Health Facilities in Sogara

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

FAQs about Sogara