Sorahiya - Nanpara, Bahraich

Sorahiya is a village situated in the Nanpara tehsil of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nanpara and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bahraich. Sorahiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorahiya is 171359. The village covers a total geographical area of 921.65 hectares and falls under the 271881 pincode. Nanpara is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Sorahiya 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 Nanpara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bahraich Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sorahiya

According to the 2011 Census, Sorahiya village had a total population of 6,183 people, including 3,284 males and 2,899 females, living in 1,162 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.89%, with male literacy at 60.28% and female literacy at 38.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,030, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Sorahiya

Sorahiya 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 Sorahiya

Sorahiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Babaganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanpara to Sorahiya is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bahraich to Sorahiya is about 50 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 Sorahiya

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

Health Facilities in Sorahiya

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

FAQs about Sorahiya