Sothara - Sirsaganj, Firozabad

Sothara is a village situated in the Sirsaganj tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Shikohabad and around 36 km from Firozabad. Sothara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sothara is 126089. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.89 hectares and falls under the 283151 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sothara

As per Census 2011, Sothara village has a total population of 2,559 people, consisting of 1,379 males and 1,180 females. The village has 462 households and a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males. There are 329 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,920 literate and 639 illiterate residents. Additionally, 856 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sothara

Sothara 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 Sothara

Sothara 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 Takha, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Sothara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Sothara is about 36 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 Sothara

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

Health Facilities in Sothara

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

FAQs about Sothara