Soraha - Nawabganj, Bareilly

Soraha is a village situated in the Nawabganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawabganj and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Soraha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soraha is 130501. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.97 hectares and falls under the 262406 pincode. Bareilly is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Soraha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Soraha

According to the 2011 Census, Soraha village had a total population of 1,292 people, including 693 males and 599 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.50%, with male literacy at 70.22% and female literacy at 42.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,292693599
Child Population (0–6 yrs)212112100
Scheduled Castes (SC)223120103
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population621408213
Illiterate Population671285386

Nearby Villages of Soraha

Soraha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chandua ChamrauaNorth-West1.06 km
AhamdabadSouth-East1.57 km
Mujhena JagirNorth2.06 km
Bhola ManpurNorth-West2.30 km
Lava Khera Talib HusainNorth-East2.33 km
GhatampurWest2.52 km
Kuan DandaSouth-West2.63 km
PitttamberpurSouth-East2.71 km
Rasoola Talib HusainEast2.73 km
JamuniaSouth-East2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Soraha

Soraha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dibnapur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bareilly to Soraha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Soraha is about 33 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 Soraha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Soraha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Soraha

Where is Soraha located?

Soraha village is located in Nawabganj Tehsil, Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Soraha?

Soraha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Soraha?

The pincode of Soraha is 262406.

What is the population of Soraha?

Soraha had a total population of 1,292, including 693 males and 599 females.

How many households are there in Soraha?

Soraha had 208 households.

What is the literacy rate in Soraha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soraha was 57.50%. Male literacy was 70.22% and female literacy was 42.69%.