Sohayal - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Sohayal is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Kalafatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohayal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohayal is 194677. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.39 hectares and falls under the 223222 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sohayal

According to the 2011 Census, Sohayal village had a total population of 917 people, including 510 males and 407 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 798 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.56%, with male literacy at 71.73% and female literacy at 56.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohayal

Sohayal 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 Sohayal

Sohayal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tulsi Nagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Sohayal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Sohayal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohayal

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

Health Facilities in Sohayal

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

FAQs about Sohayal