Sogai - Chandauli

Sogai is a village situated in the Chandauli tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Chandauli, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sogai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sogai is 207790. The village covers a total geographical area of 3743.75 hectares and falls under the 232110 pincode.

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

Population of Sogai

According to the 2011 Census, Sogai village had a total population of 3,621 people, including 1,898 males and 1,723 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.48%, with male literacy at 91.12% and female literacy at 66.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,093, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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 Population3,6211,8981,723
Child Population (0–6 yrs)609332277
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,093578515
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1427468
Literate Population2,3941,427967
Illiterate Population1,227471756

Nearby Villages of Sogai

Sogai 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)
JuthiNorth-East0.84 km
KoniyaSouth-West1.04 km
ParsiyaWest1.43 km
SidanaNorth-East1.59 km
NewadaNorth-West1.76 km
AmausSouth-West1.96 km
PritampurNorth2.02 km
ShivSouth-East2.22 km
TikaraSouth2.30 km
KharkholiNorth2.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sogai

Sogai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saidraja, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chandauli to Sogai is about 14 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 Sogai

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

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

Health Facilities in Sogai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sogai

Where is Sogai located?

Sogai village is located in Chandauli Tehsil, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sogai?

Sogai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sogai?

The pincode of Sogai is 232110.

What is the population of Sogai?

Sogai had a total population of 3,621, including 1,898 males and 1,723 females.

How many households are there in Sogai?

Sogai had 462 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sogai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sogai was 79.48%. Male literacy was 91.12% and female literacy was 66.87%.