Sohar

Block / Subdivision Karandighi
District Uttar Dinajpur
State West Bengal

About Sohar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sohar village is 309513. Sohar village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 504.34 hectares. Sohar has a total population of 4,893 peoples, out of which male population is 2,500 while female population is 2,393. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 957 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sohar village is 41.90% out of which 45.68% males and 37.94% females are literate. There are about 841 houses in sohar village. Pincode of sohar village locality is 733215.

When it comes to administration, Sohar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sohar village comes under Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency. Raiganj is nearest town to sohar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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Population of Sohar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 4,893 2,500 2,393
Literate Population 2,050 1,142 908
Illiterate Population 2,843 1,358 1,485

Connectivity of Sohar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sohar

Frequently Asked Questions about Sohar

Where is Sohar located?

Sohar village is situated in Karandighi Subdivision, within the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sohar?

The Gram Panchayat of Sohar is Karandighi I (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Sohar?

The pincode of Sohar is 733215, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Sohar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sohar is 4,893, with 2,500 males and 2,393 females.

How many households are there in Sohar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Sohar village has a total of 841 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sohar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sohar is 41.90%. The male literacy rate is 45.68%, while the female literacy rate is 37.94%.