Indian Village Directory

Sora Village

Sora is an inhabited village in Bano Sub-district of Simdega district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 376820, the Census 2011 record lists 883 people in 171 households and the reported area is 528 hectares. The local references include Bano CD Block and the nearest town reference is Simdega at about 26 km.

In short:

Sora is a village in Bano Sub-district, Simdega district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 376820 and 883 people in 171 households.

Village Code376820
Population883
Households171
Area528 hectares

Detailed village profile

Sora at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 883 people, 528 hectares of reported area and Simdega as the nearest town reference for Sora, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Simdega
Sub-district Bano
CD Block Bano
  • Sora falls under Bano Sub-district in Simdega district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 376820.
  • The record lists 883 people living in 171 households.
  • The reported village area is 528 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Simdega.
  • 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
Sora
Census Village Code
376820
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Simdega
District Census Code
367
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bano
Sub-district Census Code
02727
CD Block
Bano
Households
171
Population
883
Male Population
438
Female Population
445
Sex Ratio
1,015.98
Area
528 hectares
Area
5.28 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835201
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 167.23 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.16 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 42.47% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 0.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sora in the official administrative record. Census village code 376820 and Bano CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
367
Sub-district Census Code
02727
Village Census Code
376820
CD Block Code
0233
CD Block Name
Bano

Location and Distance

Simdega is the nearest town listed for Sora, about 26 km away. Simdega is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bano
District Headquarter
Simdega
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Simdega
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
26 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
528 hectares
Area
5.28 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 883 people in 171 households, with 438 male residents and 445 female residents. The average household size is 5.16, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 42.47% for Sora. Population density works out to about 167.23 people per sq km.

Total Households
171
Total Population
883
Male Population
438
Female Population
445
Sex Ratio
1,015.98
Average Household Size
5.16
ST Population
375
ST Male Population
183
ST Female Population
192
ST Population Share
42.47
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sora 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 Sora include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
212.13 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.08 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sora include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
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 Sora 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 ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sora show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Mat, net sown area is 133.38 hectares and irrigated land is 1.08 hectares (0.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Handicrafts Commodities First
Mat
Forest Area In Hectares
89.94 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
92.55
Net Area Sown In Hectares
133.38
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
132.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.08

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 Sora

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
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of India ATM 835201 Simdega Kolebira Lachragarh At and Post Lachragarh, Dist. Gumla, Jharkhand, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835201
Bank of India CRM 835201 Simdega Kolebira Lachragarh At and Post Lachragarh, Dist. Gumla, Jharkhand, Simdega, Jharkhand, 835201

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 Sora village located?

Sora is in Bano Sub-district of Simdega district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Sora village in?

Sora village is in Simdega district.

Which state is Sora village in?

Sora village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Sora under?

Sora comes under Bano Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sora?

The Census village code of Sora is 376820.

What is the population of Sora village?

The village record lists 883 people and 171 households for Sora.

How many households are in Sora village?

The village record lists 171 households for Sora.

What is the male and female population of Sora?

The record lists 438 male residents and 445 female residents for Sora.

What is the sex ratio of Sora village?

The sex ratio of Sora is 1,015.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sora village?

The reported geographical area of Sora is 528 hectares.

What is the population density of Sora village?

The approximate population density of Sora is 167.23 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sora?

The nearest town listed for Sora is Simdega, about 26 km away.

How far is Sora from the district headquarters?

Sora is about 26 km from Simdega, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sora?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sora.

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

For Sora, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Mat, net sown area is 133.38 hectares and irrigated land is 1.08 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sora. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sora.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Sora.

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.