Where is Sohtha village located?
Sohtha is in Falka Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sohtha Village
Sohtha is an inhabited village in Falka Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224294, the Census 2011 record lists 15,223 people in 2,926 households and the reported area is 1,138 hectares. The local references include Sohtha North, Sohtha South Gram Panchayat, Falka CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 31 km.
Sohtha is a village in Falka Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224294 and 15,223 people in 2,926 households.
Village Code224294
Population15,223
Households2,926
Area1,138 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar
Detailed village profile
Sohtha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 15,223 people, 1,138 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Sohtha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sohtha falls under Falka Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 224294.
- The record lists 15,223 people living in 2,926 households.
- The reported village area is 1,138 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
- 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
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- 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
- Sohtha
- Census Village Code
- 224294
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Katihar
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Falka
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01142
- CD Block
- Falka
- Gram Panchayat
- Sohtha North, Sohtha South
- Households
- 2,926
- Population
- 15,223
- Male Population
- 7,933
- Female Population
- 7,290
- Sex Ratio
- 918.95
- Area
- 1,138 hectares
- Area
- 11.38 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 31 km
- 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
1,337.7 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.2 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
4.65%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
2.44%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
92.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sohtha in the official administrative record. Census village code 224294, Sohtha North, Sohtha South Gram Panchayat and Falka CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01142
- Village Census Code
- 224294
- CD Block Code
- 0130
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 00030008
- CD Block Name
- Falka
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sohtha North, Sohtha South
Location and Distance
Katihar is the nearest town listed for Sohtha, about 31 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 31 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Falka
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 2 km
- District Headquarter
- Katihar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 31 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 31 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Katihar
- Distance within State/UT
- 31 km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 31 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,138 hectares
- Area
- 11.38 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 15,223 people in 2,926 households, with 7,933 male residents and 7,290 female residents. The average household size is 5.2, and SC share is 4.65% and ST share is 2.44% for Sohtha. Population density works out to about 1,337.7 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 2,926
- Total Population
- 15,223
- Male Population
- 7,933
- Female Population
- 7,290
- Sex Ratio
- 918.95
- Average Household Size
- 5.2
- SC Population
- 708
- SC Male Population
- 393
- SC Female Population
- 315
- SC Population Share
- 4.65
- ST Population
- 371
- ST Male Population
- 183
- ST Female Population
- 188
- ST Population Share
- 2.44
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sohtha list 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle 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
- 3
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sohtha. 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sohtha include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sohtha include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sohtha include commercial bank, cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sohtha is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sohtha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 590.47 hectares and irrigated land is 544.56 hectares (92.2% 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
- 384.47
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 113.78 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 49.28 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 590.47
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 45.91 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 544.56
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 500 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 44.56 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sohtha
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
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854108 | Katihar | Falka | Morsanda | Fuldovi Fuldovi Via-Dhanetha Korha Katihar, Teh.morsanda, 854108, Katihar, Bihar, 854108 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 854114 | Katihar | Falka | Pothia | Pothia Pothia, Katihar, Bihar, 854114 |
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 Sohtha village in?
Sohtha village is in Katihar district.
Which state is Sohtha village in?
Sohtha village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sohtha under?
Sohtha comes under Falka Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sohtha?
The Census village code of Sohtha is 224294.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sohtha under?
Sohtha is listed under SOHTHA NORTH, SOHTHA SOUTH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Falka.
What is the population of Sohtha village?
The village record lists 15,223 people and 2,926 households for Sohtha.
How many households are in Sohtha village?
The village record lists 2,926 households for Sohtha.
What is the male and female population of Sohtha?
The record lists 7,933 male residents and 7,290 female residents for Sohtha.
What is the sex ratio of Sohtha village?
The sex ratio of Sohtha is 918.95 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sohtha village?
The reported geographical area of Sohtha is 1,138 hectares.
What is the population density of Sohtha village?
The approximate population density of Sohtha is 1,337.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sohtha?
The nearest town listed for Sohtha is Katihar, about 31 km away.
How far is Sohtha from the district headquarters?
Sohtha is about 31 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sohtha from the sub-district headquarters?
Sohtha is about 2 km from Falka, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sohtha?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Sohtha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sohtha?
For Sohtha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 590.47 hectares and irrigated land is 544.56 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sohtha?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sohtha. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.