Sotipura - Chandausi, Sambhal

Sotipura is a village situated in the Chandausi tehsil of Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Chandausi and around 37 km from Moradabad. Sotipura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sotipura is 116236. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.82 hectares and falls under the 244412 pincode. Chandausi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sotipura

As per Census 2011, Sotipura village has a total population of 1,334 people, consisting of 684 males and 650 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 413 literate and 921 illiterate residents. Additionally, 468 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,334684650
Child Population (0–6 yrs)238126112
Scheduled Castes (SC)468243225
Literate Population413294119
Illiterate Population921390531

Nearby Villages of Sotipura

Sotipura 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)
Sarai JwalapuriWest1.25 km
BerniSouth-East1.41 km
Bichola DhookiNorth1.49 km
Ratanpur SeondaraSouth1.54 km
Naserpur BhikkaNorth-East1.60 km
HajipurWest2.06 km
MaithraSouth-West2.38 km
Firozpur BondaEast2.46 km
Mithanpur MaheshNorth-East2.76 km
Mithan MauzaNorth-East2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sotipura

Sotipura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuakhera Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandausi to Sotipura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Moradabad to Sotipura is about 37 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 Sotipura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Sotipura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sotipura 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 Sotipura

Where is Sotipura located?

Sotipura village is located in Chandausi Tehsil, Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sotipura?

Sotipura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sotipura?

The pincode of Sotipura is 244412.

What is the population of Sotipura?

Sotipura has a total population of 1,334, including 684 males and 650 females.

How many households are there in Sotipura?

There are 251 households in Sotipura.

What is the literacy rate in Sotipura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sotipura is 30.96%. Male literacy is 42.98% and female literacy is 18.31%.