Sorahwa - Tamkuhi Raj, Kushinagar

Sorahwa is a village situated in the Tamkuhi Raj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamkuhi Raj and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Sorvah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sorahwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorahwa is 189443. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.38 hectares and falls under the 274302 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sorahwa

As per Census 2011, Sorahwa village has a total population of 1,053 people, consisting of 575 males and 478 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 831 females per 1,000 males. There are 198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 435 literate and 618 illiterate residents. Additionally, 103 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,053575478
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19812177
Scheduled Castes (SC)1035548
Literate Population435300135
Illiterate Population618275343

Nearby Villages of Sorahwa

Sorahwa 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)
ThagdaWest1.27 km
ShankarpurSouth-West1.31 km
Arazi Bundel GiriNorth-East1.58 km
Jungal PiprasiNorth1.64 km
Jungle GhorathSouth-East1.76 km
PachpheraNorth2.36 km
Shahpur Uchaki PattiEast2.37 km
Pandey PattiSouth-West2.47 km
Nautan HardoWest2.64 km
AmahiEast2.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sorahwa

Sorahwa 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 Chaf Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Sorahwa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Sorahwa is about 22 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 Sorahwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sorahwa

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

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

FAQs about Sorahwa

Where is Sorahwa located?

Sorahwa village is located in Tamkuhi Raj Tehsil, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sorahwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Sorahwa is Sorvah.

What is the pincode of Sorahwa?

The pincode of Sorahwa is 274302.

What is the population of Sorahwa?

Sorahwa has a total population of 1,053, including 575 males and 478 females.

How many households are there in Sorahwa?

There are 155 households in Sorahwa.

What is the literacy rate in Sorahwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sorahwa is 41.31%. Male literacy is 52.17% and female literacy is 28.24%.