Sothia - Mankapur, Gonda

Sothia is a village situated in the Mankapur tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mankapur and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Sothia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sothia is 175507. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.15 hectares and falls under the 271302 pincode. Mankapur Gonda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sothia

According to the 2011 Census, Sothia village had a total population of 2,321 people, including 1,199 males and 1,122 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.80%, with male literacy at 83.55% and female literacy at 57.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 394.

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

Nearby Villages of Sothia

Sothia 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 Sothia

Public transport in the Sothia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Motiganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mankapur Gonda to Sothia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Sothia is about 23 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 Sothia

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

Health Facilities in Sothia

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

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