Somai - Orai, Jalaun

Somai is a village situated in the Orai tehsil of Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Orai, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Somai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somai is 151717. The village covers a total geographical area of 1049.65 hectares and falls under the 285201 pincode. At is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Somai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Somai

According to the 2011 Census, Somai village had a total population of 2,563 people, including 1,346 males and 1,217 females, living in 466 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.13%, with male literacy at 89.43% and female literacy at 67.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,039.

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

Nearby Villages of Somai

Somai 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 Somai

Somai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ait, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from At to Somai is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Orai to Somai is about 20 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 Somai

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

Health Facilities in Somai

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

FAQs about Somai