Sofichak (सोफीचक) — Barari, Katihar, Bihar

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LGD code: 225615
Pincode: 854104
Population: 3,326
Households: 583
Literacy rate: 40.4%
Sex ratio: 904 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,111

Census 2011 · in context

How Sofichak compares

By population, Sofichak ranks #29 of 88 villages in Barari mandal.

Literacy rate

40.4%

+0.8% vs mandal average

Sofichak: 40.4%
Barari mandal: 39.6%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

904

−1 vs mandal average

Sofichak: 904
Barari mandal: 905

Household size

people per home

5.7

+0.4 vs mandal average

Sofichak: 5.7
Barari mandal: 5.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Sofichak

LGD code: 225615
Pincode: 854104
Population (Census 2011): 3,326
Population (projected 2026): 3,921
Households: 583
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 904
Literacy rate: 40.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rupauli
Member of Parliament: Pappu Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kaladhar Prasad Mandal
Block / Mandal: Barari

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Katihar district level

Then & Now

Sofichak — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,326

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,921

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

583

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

687

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 3,326Census 2011
Households: 583Census 2011
Literacy rate: 40.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 904 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,9212026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 687

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Katihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Katihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Katihar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Centred on Barari mandal

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What is the pincode of Sofichak?

The pincode of Sofichak, Barari mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 854104.

In which district is Sofichak located?

Sofichak is a village in Barari mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Sofichak as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sofichak village has a population of 3,326 across 583 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sofichak in?

Sofichak falls under the Purnia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sofichak in?

Sofichak falls under the Rupauli assembly constituency (AC #60) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Sofichak?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sofichak village is 40.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Sofichak?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sofichak village is 904 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sofichak?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sofichak, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Sofichak?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sofichak village is 225615.

How big is Sofichak compared to other villages in Barari mandal?

Sofichak ranks 29 of 88 villages in Barari mandal by Census 2011 population (3,326 residents).

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How Sofichak compares

Key facts — Sofichak

Population, education, health & sanitation

Sofichak — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Sofichak on the mapसोफीचक

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

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People often ask about Sofichak

What is the pincode of Sofichak?

In which district is Sofichak located?

What is the population of Sofichak as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sofichak in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sofichak in?

What is the literacy rate in Sofichak?

What is the sex ratio in Sofichak?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sofichak?

What is the LGD code of Sofichak?

How big is Sofichak compared to other villages in Barari mandal?

Sofichak on the mapसोफीचक

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Sofichak

What is the pincode of Sofichak?

In which district is Sofichak located?

What is the population of Sofichak as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sofichak in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sofichak in?

What is the literacy rate in Sofichak?

What is the sex ratio in Sofichak?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sofichak?

What is the LGD code of Sofichak?

How big is Sofichak compared to other villages in Barari mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Sofichak — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Sofichak

Open jobs in Sofichak