Soi - Shikarpur, Bulandshahr

Soi is a village situated in the Shikarpur tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikarpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Soi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soi is 121462. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.32 hectares and falls under the 203396 pincode. Pahasu is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Soi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Soi

According to the 2011 Census, Soi village had a total population of 2,229 people, including 1,200 males and 1,029 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.88%, with male literacy at 87.20% and female literacy at 65.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197.

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

Nearby Villages of Soi

Soi 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 Soi

Soi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somna, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pahasu to Soi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Soi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soi

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

Health Facilities in Soi

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

FAQs about Soi