Where is Sohar village located?
Sohar is in Balrampur Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sohar Village
Sohar is an inhabited village in Balrampur Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224861, the Census 2011 record lists 2,141 people in 419 households and the reported area is 225.33 hectares. The local references include Bhemial Gram Panchayat, Balrampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raiganj at about 16 km.
Village Code224861
Population2,141
Households419
Area225.33 hectares
Nearest TownRaiganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sohar
- Census Village Code
- 224861
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Katihar
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Balrampur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01146
- CD Block
- Balrampur
- Gram Panchayat
- Bhemial
- Households
- 419
- Population
- 2,141
- Male Population
- 1,085
- Female Population
- 1,056
- Sex Ratio
- 973.27
- Area
- 225.33 hectares
- Area
- 2.25 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Raiganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 16 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 854317
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sohar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,141 people, 225.33 hectares of reported area and Raiganj as the nearest town reference for Sohar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sohar falls under Balrampur Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 224861.
- The record lists 2,141 people living in 419 households.
- The reported village area is 225.33 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Raiganj.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density950.16 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.11 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.05%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share14.15%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share76%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sohar in the official administrative record. Census village code 224861, Bhemial Gram Panchayat and Balrampur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01146
- Village Census Code
- 224861
- CD Block Code
- 0134
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0012
- CD Block Name
- Balrampur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Bhemial
Location and Distance
Raiganj is the nearest town listed for Sohar, about 16 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Balrampur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Katihar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 60 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Raiganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 16 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Raiganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 16 km
- Nearest Town outside State/UT
- Raiganj(w.b.)
- Distance outside State/UT
- 16 km
- Nearest Town
- Raiganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 16 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 225.33 hectares
- Area
- 2.25 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,141 people in 419 households, with 1,085 male residents and 1,056 female residents. The average household size is 5.11, and SC share is 0.05% and ST share is 14.15% for Sohar. Population density works out to about 950.16 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 419
- Total Population
- 2,141
- Male Population
- 1,085
- Female Population
- 1,056
- Sex Ratio
- 973.27
- Average Household Size
- 5.11
- SC Population
- 1
- SC Male Population
- 1
- SC Population Share
- 0.05
- ST Population
- 303
- ST Male Population
- 145
- ST Female Population
- 158
- ST Population Share
- 14.15
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sohar list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sohar include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 127 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sohar include all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Railway Station
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sohar include Anganwadi centre 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
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sohar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 200.13 hectares and irrigated land is 152 hectares (76% 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
- 16.23
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 3.16 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 2.08 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.54 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 2.19 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 200.13
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 48.13 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 152.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 25 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sohar
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 854317 | Katihar | Balrampur | Balrampur | Bihar Balarampur, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 854317 |
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
Which district is Sohar village in?
Sohar village is in Katihar district.
Which state is Sohar village in?
Sohar village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sohar under?
Sohar comes under Balrampur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sohar?
The Census village code of Sohar is 224861.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sohar under?
Sohar is listed under BHEMIAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Balrampur.
What is the population of Sohar village?
The village record lists 2,141 people and 419 households for Sohar.
How many households are in Sohar village?
The village record lists 419 households for Sohar.
What is the male and female population of Sohar?
The record lists 1,085 male residents and 1,056 female residents for Sohar.
What is the sex ratio of Sohar village?
The sex ratio of Sohar is 973.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sohar village?
The reported geographical area of Sohar is 225.33 hectares.
What is the population density of Sohar village?
The approximate population density of Sohar is 950.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sohar?
The nearest town listed for Sohar is Raiganj, about 16 km away.
How far is Sohar from the district headquarters?
Sohar is about 60 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sohar from the sub-district headquarters?
Sohar is about 15 km from Balrampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sohar?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sohar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sohar?
For Sohar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 200.13 hectares and irrigated land is 152 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sohar?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sohar. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.