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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sohana village had a total population of 2,841 people, including 1,388 males and 1,453 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.93%, with male literacy at 56.26% and female literacy at 30.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 646.

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

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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