Indian Village Directory

Sorei Village

Sorei is an inhabited village in Bhikiyasain Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 051691, the Census 2011 record lists 344 people in 82 households and the reported area is 164.5 hectares. The local references include Sorei Gram Panchayat, Bhikiyasain CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranikhet at about 50 km.

In short:

Sorei is a village in Bhikiyasain Sub-district, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 051691 and 344 people in 82 households.

Village Code051691
Population344
Households82
Area164.5 hectares
Nearest TownRanikhet

Detailed village profile

Sorei at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 344 people, 164.5 hectares of reported area and Ranikhet as the nearest town reference for Sorei, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Almora
Sub-district Bhikiyasain
CD Block Bhikiyasain
Gram Panchayat SOREI
  • Sorei falls under Bhikiyasain Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 051691.
  • The record lists 344 people living in 82 households.
  • The reported village area is 164.5 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ranikhet.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Sorei
Census Village Code
051691
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Almora
District Census Code
064
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhikiyasain
Sub-district Census Code
00325
CD Block
Bhikiyasain
Gram Panchayat
Sorei
Households
82
Population
344
Male Population
152
Female Population
192
Sex Ratio
1,263.16
Area
164.5 hectares
Area
1.65 sq km
Nearest Town
Ranikhet
Nearest Town Distance
50 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
263680
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 209.12 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.2 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 35.76% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 4.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sorei in the official administrative record. Census village code 051691, Sorei Gram Panchayat and Bhikiyasain CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
064
Sub-district Census Code
00325
Village Census Code
051691
CD Block Code
0062
CD Block Name
Bhikiyasain
Gram Panchayat Name
Sorei

Location and Distance

Ranikhet is the nearest town listed for Sorei, about 50 km away. Almora is listed as the district headquarters at about 108 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhikiyasain
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Almora
Distance from District Headquarter
108 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ranikhet
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
310 km
Nearest Town
Ranikhet
Distance from Nearest Town
50 km
Total Geographical Area
164.5 hectares
Area
1.65 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 344 people in 82 households, with 152 male residents and 192 female residents. The average household size is 4.2, and SC share is 35.76% and ST share is 0% for Sorei. Population density works out to about 209.12 people per sq km.

Total Households
82
Total Population
344
Male Population
152
Female Population
192
Sex Ratio
1,263.16
Average Household Size
4.2
SC Population
123
SC Male Population
53
SC Female Population
70
SC Population Share
35.76
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sorei list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sorei include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sorei 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sorei is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 18 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sorei show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Paddy, net sown area is 70.5 hectares and irrigated land is 3 hectares (4.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Third
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
18.5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.5
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1.5 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
60 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
70.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
67.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.0
Canals Area In Hectares
3 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sorei village located?

Sorei is in Bhikiyasain Sub-district of Almora district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Sorei village in?

Sorei village is in Almora district.

Which state is Sorei village in?

Sorei village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Sorei under?

Sorei comes under Bhikiyasain Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sorei?

The Census village code of Sorei is 051691.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sorei under?

Sorei is listed under SOREI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhikiyasain.

What is the population of Sorei village?

The village record lists 344 people and 82 households for Sorei.

How many households are in Sorei village?

The village record lists 82 households for Sorei.

What is the male and female population of Sorei?

The record lists 152 male residents and 192 female residents for Sorei.

What is the sex ratio of Sorei village?

The sex ratio of Sorei is 1,263.16 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sorei village?

The reported geographical area of Sorei is 164.5 hectares.

What is the population density of Sorei village?

The approximate population density of Sorei is 209.12 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sorei?

The nearest town listed for Sorei is Ranikhet, about 50 km away.

How far is Sorei from the district headquarters?

Sorei is about 108 km from Almora, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sorei from the sub-district headquarters?

Sorei is about 14 km from Bhikiyasain, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sorei?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Sorei.

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

For Sorei, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Paddy, net sown area is 70.5 hectares and irrigated land is 3 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.