Sohara - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Sohara is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 72.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chatra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohara is 316073. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.96 hectares and falls under the 731238 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Sohara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sohara

According to the 2011 Census, Sohara village had a total population of 1,816 people, including 931 males and 885 females, living in 423 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.03%, with male literacy at 80.22% and female literacy at 69.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 508, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohara

Sohara 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 Sohara

Sohara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chatra, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Sohara is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Sohara is about 72.5 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 Sohara

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

Health Facilities in Sohara

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

FAQs about Sohara