Indian Village Directory

Sohsa Village

Sohsa is an inhabited village in Kaler Block of Arwal district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260692, the Census 2011 record lists 3,923 people in 573 households and the reported area is 599 hectares. The local references include Sohsha Gram Panchayat, Kaler CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 30 km.

In short:

Sohsa is a village in Kaler Block, Arwal district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 260692 and 3,923 people in 573 households.

Village Code260692
Population3,923
Households573
Area599 hectares
Nearest TownArwal

Detailed village profile

Sohsa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,923 people, 599 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Sohsa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Arwal
Block Kaler
CD Block Kaler
Gram Panchayat Sohsha
  • Sohsa falls under Kaler Block in Arwal district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 260692.
  • The record lists 3,923 people living in 573 households.
  • The reported village area is 599 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Arwal.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Sohsa
Census Village Code
260692
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Arwal
District Census Code
240
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kaler
Sub-district Census Code
01543
CD Block
Kaler
Gram Panchayat
Sohsha
Households
573
Population
3,923
Male Population
2,077
Female Population
1,846
Sex Ratio
888.78
Area
599 hectares
Area
5.99 sq km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
824127
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 654.92 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.85 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 16.01% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 71.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sohsa in the official administrative record. Census village code 260692, Sohsha Gram Panchayat and Kaler CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
240
Sub-district Census Code
01543
Village Census Code
260692
CD Block Code
0531
Gram Panchayat Code
011
CD Block Name
Kaler
Gram Panchayat Name
Sohsha

Location and Distance

Arwal is the nearest town listed for Sohsa, about 30 km away. Arwal is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kaler
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Arwal
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Arwal
Distance within State/UT
30 km
Nearest Town
Arwal
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
599 hectares
Area
5.99 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,923 people in 573 households, with 2,077 male residents and 1,846 female residents. The average household size is 6.85, and SC share is 16.01% and ST share is 0% for Sohsa. Population density works out to about 654.92 people per sq km.

Total Households
573
Total Population
3,923
Male Population
2,077
Female Population
1,846
Sex Ratio
888.78
Average Household Size
6.85
SC Population
628
SC Male Population
320
SC Female Population
308
SC Population Share
16.01
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sohsa list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sohsa. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sohsa include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
277 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sohsa include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sohsa include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sohsa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 280 hectares and irrigated land is 200 hectares (71.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
9.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
280.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
80 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
200.0
Canals Area In Hectares
100 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
90 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sohsa

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 824127 Arwal Kaler Kaler Nh-98 Nh 98, Aurangabad- Patna Road, Arwal, Bihar, 824127

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sohsa village located?

Sohsa is in Kaler Block of Arwal district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sohsa village in?

Sohsa village is in Arwal district.

Which state is Sohsa village in?

Sohsa village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sohsa under?

Sohsa comes under Kaler Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sohsa?

The Census village code of Sohsa is 260692.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sohsa under?

Sohsa is listed under Sohsha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kaler.

What is the population of Sohsa village?

The village record lists 3,923 people and 573 households for Sohsa.

How many households are in Sohsa village?

The village record lists 573 households for Sohsa.

What is the male and female population of Sohsa?

The record lists 2,077 male residents and 1,846 female residents for Sohsa.

What is the sex ratio of Sohsa village?

The sex ratio of Sohsa is 888.78 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sohsa village?

The reported geographical area of Sohsa is 599 hectares.

What is the population density of Sohsa village?

The approximate population density of Sohsa is 654.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sohsa?

The nearest town listed for Sohsa is Arwal, about 30 km away.

How far is Sohsa from the district headquarters?

Sohsa is about 30 km from Arwal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sohsa from the sub-district headquarters?

Sohsa is about 12 km from Kaler, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sohsa?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Sohsa.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sohsa?

For Sohsa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 280 hectares and irrigated land is 200 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sohsa?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sohsa. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.