Sohar

Sohar is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 1km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Sohar village. As per 2009 stats, Karandighi I is the gram panchayat of Sohar village.

Sohar has its own place in the vibrant Uttar Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sohar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sohar is 309513. The village spans a total geographical area of 504.34 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raiganj is nearest town to Sohar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sohar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Sohar

Below is a concise population overview of Sohar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sohar village:

• The total population of Sohar village is around 4,893, including approximately 2,500 males and 2,393 females, with a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 947 children aged 0–6 years in Sohar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Sohar village has 457 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 183 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Sohar village is about 41.90%, with male literacy at 45.68% and female literacy at 37.94%.
• There are around 841 households in Sohar village.

Connectivity of Sohar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sohar. As per the 2011 stats, Sohar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sohar

Knowing the nearby villages of Sohar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sohar.

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