Sohat - Nichlaul, Mahrajganj

Sohat is a village situated in the Nichlaul tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nichlaul and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Sohat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohat is 183983. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.51 hectares and falls under the 273311 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sohat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sohat

According to the 2011 Census, Sohat village had a total population of 2,347 people, including 1,205 males and 1,142 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.37%, with male literacy at 70.99% and female literacy at 43.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 721.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohat

Sohat 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 Sohat

Public transport in the Sohat is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gurli Ramgarhwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Sohat is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Sohat is about 25 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 Sohat

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

Health Facilities in Sohat

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

FAQs about Sohat