Sohawal Village Overview
Sohawal is a village in Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It lies about 32 km from Maharajganj tehsil headquarters and around 32 km from Mahrajganj district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sohaval is the Gram Panchayat for Sohawal village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sohawal village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohawal is 184762. The village covers a geographical area of 234.03 hectares. Mahrajganj is the nearest town.
Location Map of Sohawal
Population & Demographics of Sohawal
This section provides population and demographic details of Sohawal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,856 | 1,447 | 1,409 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 414 | 209 | 205 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 170 | 92 | 78 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 36 | 20 | 16 |
| Literate Population | 1,605 | 985 | 620 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,251 | 462 | 789 |
Key population details of Sohawal village are given below:
- Sohawal village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,856, including approximately 1,447 males and 1,409 females, with a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 170 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 36 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sohawal village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 56.20%.
- There are around 452 households in Sohawal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sohawal
Transport facilities help residents of Sohawal village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sohawal
The following villages are located close to Sohawal and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sohawal
- Where is Sohawal located?
- Sohawal village is located in Maharajganj Tehsil, Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sohawal?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sohawal is Sohaval (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Sohawal?
- Sohawal has a total population of 2,856, including 1,447 males and 1,409 females.
- How many households are there in Sohawal?
- There are 452 households in Sohawal.
- What is the literacy rate in Sohawal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sohawal is 56.20%. Male literacy is 68.07% and female literacy is 44.00%.