Sorha - Meerganj, Bareilly

Sorha is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Sorha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorha is 129618. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.65 hectares and falls under the 243501 pincode. Fatehganj West is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sorha

As per Census 2011, Sorha village has a total population of 5,408 people, consisting of 2,820 males and 2,588 females. The village has 887 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,982 literate and 3,426 illiterate residents. Additionally, 243 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sorha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sorha

Sorha 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 Sorha

Sorha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhitaura, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehganj West to Sorha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Sorha is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sorha

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

Health Facilities in Sorha

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

FAQs about Sorha