Sohana - Itwa, Siddharthnagar

Sohana is a village situated in the Itwa tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Itwa and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Sohana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohana is 177683. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.9 hectares and falls under the 272193 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Sohana

As per Census 2011, Sohana village has a total population of 2,841 people, consisting of 1,388 males and 1,453 females. The village has 421 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 612 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 957 literate and 1,884 illiterate residents. Additionally, 646 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohana

Sohana 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 Sohana

Sohana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gainsari Junction, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Sohana is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Sohana is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohana

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

Health Facilities in Sohana

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

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