Sohanaria - Padrauna, Kushinagar

Sohanaria is a village situated in the Padrauna tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padrauna and around 4 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Sohanaria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohanaria is 188660. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.57 hectares and falls under the 274309 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Sohanaria

As per Census 2011, Sohanaria village has a total population of 3,019 people, consisting of 1,560 males and 1,459 females. The village has 380 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 469 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,576 literate and 1,443 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 48 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sohanaria are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0191,5601,459
Child Population (0–6 yrs)469247222
Scheduled Castes (SC)774235
Scheduled Tribes (ST)482127
Literate Population1,576979597
Illiterate Population1,443581862

Nearby Villages of Sohanaria

Sohanaria 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DurgwaliaSouth1.20 km
Dharampur BuzurgNorth-East1.33 km
ParsaunaWest1.56 km
Dumar BharNorth-West1.65 km
Sadi KhurdSouth-East1.89 km
ChaupariaNorth-East1.91 km
Sidhua Bagar BhathEast2.06 km
Baij NathpurSouth-East2.34 km
Dharampur KhurdNorth2.46 km
NarsarSouth-West2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sohanaria

Sohanaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Padrauna, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Sohanaria is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Sohanaria is about 4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohanaria

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Sohanaria

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sohanaria

Where is Sohanaria located?

Sohanaria village is located in Padrauna Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sohanaria?

Sohanaria is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sohanaria?

The pincode of Sohanaria is 274309.

What is the population of Sohanaria?

Sohanaria has a total population of 3,019, including 1,560 males and 1,459 females.

How many households are there in Sohanaria?

There are 380 households in Sohanaria.

What is the literacy rate in Sohanaria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sohanaria is 52.20%. Male literacy is 62.76% and female literacy is 40.92%.