Sohani - Kaptanganj, Kushinagar

Sohani is a village situated in the Kaptanganj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from Hata and around 37 km from Kushinagar. Sohani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohani is 188739. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.38 hectares and falls under the 274301 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Sohani

According to the 2011 Census, Sohani village had a total population of 3,061 people, including 1,606 males and 1,455 females, living in 477 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.99%, with male literacy at 86.34% and female literacy at 62.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 341.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohani

Sohani 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 Sohani

Sohani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kaptanganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Sohani is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Sohani is about 37 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 Sohani

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

Health Facilities in Sohani

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

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