Village code 309513

Sohar Village, Karandighi Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Sohar is a village in Karandighi Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Sohar village map in West Bengal
Sohar village map image for Karandighi Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Sohar is a village in Karandighi Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. For Sohar, the population is 4,893, PIN code is 733215 and Census village code is 309513. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Sohar village
Village code309513
PIN code733215
Population4,893
Households841
Area504.34 ha / 5.04 sq. km / 1,246 acres
Population density970 people per sq. km
Sex ratio957 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townRaiganj (40 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtUttar Dinajpur
Census 2011 districtUttar Dinajpur

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 733215. This helps users verify the postal area for Sohar, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Sohar village
PIN code733215
Post offices linked with this PINKarandighi SO, Altapur BO, Doarin BO, Domohana BO, Kamartore BO, and Madargachhi BO
Best matching post officeKarandighi SO (Post office)
Delivery office records8
Postal districtDinajpur Uttar
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionUttar Dinajpur Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Sohar comes under Sohar gram panchayat and Karandighi C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Karandighi Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Karandighi at 1 km. The Census district headquarters, Raiganj, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Sohar
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtUttar Dinajpur
Census 2011 districtUttar Dinajpur
State code19
District code330
Block / Census sub-district code2195
C.D. Block code42
Block panchayat code42

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Sohar village and its household count.

Total population

4,893 residents in 841 households

Male population

2,500

Female population

2,393

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 457; Scheduled Tribes: 183

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 2

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 2

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Sohar
Primary health sub-centre1
ASHA workerAvailable
Medicine shop1

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Sohar
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopNot available in village
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Sohar
Treated tap waterAvailable
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageAvailable
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power12 hours per day
Winter domestic power15 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Sohar
Net area sown451.63 hectares
Irrigated area113.30 hectares
Unirrigated area338.33 hectares
Non-agricultural area52.71 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropMaize
Third cropWheat

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Sohar
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Karanadighi, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Karnadighi, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Karnadighi, within 5 km.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Sohar

Raiganj (40 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Karandighi is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Sohar
Nearest major townRaiganj (40 km)
Block headquartersKarandighi (1 km)
Public bus serviceAvailable
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Sohar. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Sohar
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 2
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 2
Primary Health Sub Centre1
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength2
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff in Position2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner with No Degree1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner and Faith Healer1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop1
Tap Water-TreatedAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSCAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Public Call Office Mobile PCOAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
TaxiAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sohar village located?

Sohar is located in Karandighi Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Uttar Dinajpur.

Which Block is Sohar in?

Sohar is in Karandighi Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Sohar in?

District: Uttar Dinajpur.

What is the village code of Sohar?

The Census village code of Sohar is 309513.

What is the PIN code of Sohar?

The PIN code reported for Sohar is 733215.

What is the population of Sohar?

Sohar has 4,893 residents in 841 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Sohar?

The nearest statutory town to Sohar is Raiganj (40 km).

Which crops are grown in Sohar?

The main crops reported for Sohar are Paddy, Maize, and Wheat.

What land-use details are available for Sohar?

Land-use details for Sohar include net area sown: 451.63 hectares, irrigated area: 113.30 hectares, and unirrigated area: 338.33 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Sohar?

Government primary school status for Sohar is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Sohar?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Sohar?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Sohar?

The total geographical area of Sohar is 504.34 hectares.

How many households are in Sohar?

Sohar has 841 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Sohar?

Treated tap water is available in the village.

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