Sohai - Deganga, North 24 Parganas

Sohai is a village situated in the Deganga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Deganga. Sohai-shetpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sohai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohai is 323322. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.02 hectares and falls under the 743234 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sohai

According to the 2011 Census, Sohai village had a total population of 4,858 people, including 2,534 males and 2,324 females, living in 1,082 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.15%, with male literacy at 75.97% and female literacy at 68.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohai

Sohai 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 Sohai

Sohai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lebutala, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Sohai is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohai

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

Health Facilities in Sohai

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

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