Sotiya - Tarabganj, Gonda

Sotiya is a village situated in the Tarabganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tarabganj and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Satiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sotiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sotiya is 175423. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.62 hectares and falls under the 271303 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Sotiya 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 Mankapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gonda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sotiya

According to the 2011 Census, Sotiya village had a total population of 1,295 people, including 665 males and 630 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.22%, with male literacy at 79.55% and female literacy at 56.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148.

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

Nearby Villages of Sotiya

Sotiya 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 Sotiya

Sotiya 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 Lakhpat Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Sotiya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Sotiya 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 Sotiya

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

Health Facilities in Sotiya

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

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