Shoma - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Shoma is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 59 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Soma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shoma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shoma is 213977. The village covers a total geographical area of 1042.32 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

Shoma village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shoma

According to the 2011 Census, Shoma village had a total population of 890 people, including 458 males and 432 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.43%, with male literacy at 64.71% and female literacy at 35.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 683, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Shoma

Shoma 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 Shoma

Shoma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Shoma is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Shoma is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shoma

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

Health Facilities in Shoma

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

FAQs about Shoma