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

According to the 2011 Census, Sothara village had a total population of 2,559 people, including 1,379 males and 1,180 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.10%, with male literacy at 92.88% and female literacy at 78.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 856.

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

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