Sothara - Karhal, Mainpuri

Sothara is a village situated in the Karhal tehsil of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karhal and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Mainpuri. Sothara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sothara is 126492. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.78 hectares and falls under the 205264 pincode.

Sothara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karhal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mainpuri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sothara

According to the 2011 Census, Sothara village had a total population of 1,929 people, including 996 males and 933 females, living in 315 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.06%, with male literacy at 81.12% and female literacy at 62.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 610.

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

Nearby Villages of Sothara

Sothara 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 Sothara

Sothara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kosma, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Mainpuri to Sothara is about 31 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 Sothara

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

Health Facilities in Sothara

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

FAQs about Sothara