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.

Here you can discover what makes Sohar unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Sohar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Sohar

Population of Sohar

According to the 2011 Census, Sohar has a total population of about 4,893, with approximately 2,500 males and 2,393 females. The sex ratio is around 957 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 947 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 457 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 183. The overall literacy rate is approximately 41.90%, with male literacy at about 45.68% and female literacy near 37.94%. There are around 841 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sohar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sohar