Soraon - Gauriganj, Amethi

Soraon is a village situated in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Gauriganj and around 32 km from Sultanpur. Soraon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soraon is 169144. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.32 hectares and falls under the 227411 pincode. Munshiganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Soraon 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 Soraon

According to the 2011 Census, Soraon village had a total population of 1,258 people, including 653 males and 605 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.25%, with male literacy at 84.41% and female literacy at 57.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Soraon

Soraon 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 Soraon

Soraon 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 Siwaith, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Munshiganj to Soraon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Soraon is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soraon

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

Health Facilities in Soraon

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

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