Sohanag - Salempur, Deoria

Sohanag is a village situated in the Salempur tehsil of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Salempur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Deoria. Sohanag village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohanag is 191360. The village covers a total geographical area of 16.23 hectares and falls under the 274509 pincode. Deoria is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Sohanag 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 Salempur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sohanag

According to the 2011 Census, Sohanag village had a total population of 242 people, including 136 males and 106 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 779 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.82%, with male literacy at 94.12% and female literacy at 65.56%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohanag

Sohanag 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 Sohanag

Public transport in the Sohanag is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salempur Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoria to Sohanag is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Deoria to Sohanag is about 35 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 Sohanag

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

Health Facilities in Sohanag

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

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