Where is Sohara village located?
Sohara is in Murarai - I Block of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Sohara Village
Sohara is an inhabited village in Murarai - I Block of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 316073, the Census 2011 record lists 1,816 people in 423 households and the reported area is 143.96 hectares. The local references include Murarai - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rampurhat at about 26 km.
Village Code316073
Population1,816
Households423
Area143.96 hectares
Nearest TownRampurhat
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Sohara
- Census Village Code
- 316073
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Birbhum
- District Census Code
- 334
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Murarai - I
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02249
- CD Block
- Murarai - I
- Households
- 423
- Population
- 1,816
- Male Population
- 931
- Female Population
- 885
- Sex Ratio
- 950.59
- Area
- 143.96 hectares
- Area
- 1.44 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Rampurhat
- Nearest Town Distance
- 26 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 731238
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Sohara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,816 people, 143.96 hectares of reported area and Rampurhat as the nearest town reference for Sohara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sohara falls under Murarai - I Block in Birbhum district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 316073.
- The record lists 1,816 people living in 423 households.
- The reported village area is 143.96 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Rampurhat.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Density1,261.46 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.29 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share27.97%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.06%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share18.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sohara in the official administrative record. Census village code 316073 and Murarai - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 334
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02249
- Village Census Code
- 316073
- CD Block Code
- 0096
- CD Block Name
- Murarai - I
Location and Distance
Rampurhat is the nearest town listed for Sohara, about 26 km away. Suri is listed as the district headquarters at about 72.5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Murarai
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10.8 km
- District Headquarter
- Suri
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 72.5 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Rampurhat
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 26 km
- Nearest Town
- Rampurhat
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 26 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 143.96 hectares
- Area
- 1.44 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,816 people in 423 households, with 931 male residents and 885 female residents. The average household size is 4.29, and SC share is 27.97% and ST share is 0.06% for Sohara. Population density works out to about 1,261.46 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 423
- Total Population
- 1,816
- Male Population
- 931
- Female Population
- 885
- Sex Ratio
- 950.59
- Average Household Size
- 4.29
- SC Population
- 508
- SC Male Population
- 242
- SC Female Population
- 266
- SC Population Share
- 27.97
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.06
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sohara list 2 government primary schools and 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sohara include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 11.07 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sohara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Railway Station
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sohara include commercial bank, self-help groups, 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
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sohara is reported as 11 hours per day in summer and 14 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
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sohara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 132.89 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares (18.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Mustard Seed
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 132.89
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 107.89 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 25.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 15 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 10 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 Sohara
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
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 7
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 3
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 5 | 71% |
| CRM | 2 | 29% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 4 | 57% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 14% |
| Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited | 1 | 14% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 14% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 731221 | Birbhum | Murarai - I | Murarai (Ct) | No 731221 Wb Axis Bank ATM Mitrapur Bus Stand VILL Po Mitrapur Ps Murarai Dist Birbhum, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731221 |
| Canara Bank | CRM | 731219 | Birbhum | Murarai - I | Bahadurpur | Murari Village (Bahadurpur) Bahadurpur, Teh.bahadurpur, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731219 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 731222 | Birbhum | Murarai - I | Rajgram | Rajgram State Bank Building Rajgram Bazar, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731222 |
| Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited | ATM | 731219 | Birbhum | Murarai - I | Bhadiswar | Murarai, Dist. Birbhum, West Bengal Upper Ground Floor, Saathi Automobiles, Near Bhadiswar Bus Stop, Birbhum, West Beng… |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 731219 | Birbhum | Murarai - I | Murarai (Ct) | Birbhum Murarai, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731219 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 731221 | Birbhum | Murarai - I | Chatra | Murarai Murarai Bus Stand, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731221 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 731219 | Birbhum | Murarai - I | Murarai (Ct) | Birbhum Murarai, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731219 |
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 Sohara village in?
Sohara village is in Birbhum district.
Which state is Sohara village in?
Sohara village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Sohara under?
Sohara comes under Murarai - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sohara?
The Census village code of Sohara is 316073.
What is the population of Sohara village?
The village record lists 1,816 people and 423 households for Sohara.
How many households are in Sohara village?
The village record lists 423 households for Sohara.
What is the male and female population of Sohara?
The record lists 931 male residents and 885 female residents for Sohara.
What is the sex ratio of Sohara village?
The sex ratio of Sohara is 950.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sohara village?
The reported geographical area of Sohara is 143.96 hectares.
What is the population density of Sohara village?
The approximate population density of Sohara is 1,261.46 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sohara?
The nearest town listed for Sohara is Rampurhat, about 26 km away.
How far is Sohara from the district headquarters?
Sohara is about 72.5 km from Suri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sohara from the sub-district headquarters?
Sohara is about 10.8 km from Murarai, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sohara?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 private primary school for Sohara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sohara?
For Sohara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 132.89 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sohara?
The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sohara. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Sohara.