Sotia - Mankapur, Gonda

Sotia is a village situated in the Mankapur tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mankapur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Majhava Khas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sotia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sotia is 175694. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.44 hectares and falls under the 271302 pincode. Mankapur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Sotia 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 Gaura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gonda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sotia

According to the 2011 Census, Sotia village had a total population of 843 people, including 401 males and 442 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.77%, with male literacy at 72.67% and female literacy at 48.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Sotia

Sotia 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 Sotia

Sotia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bahman Jyotia, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mankapur to Sotia is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Sotia is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sotia

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

Health Facilities in Sotia

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

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