Soha (सोहा) — Sonbarsa, Saharsa, Bihar

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LGD code: 226534
Pincode: 852217
Population: 7,731
Households: 1,683
Literacy rate: 46.2%
Sex ratio: 911 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,682

Census 2011 · in context

How Soha compares

Literacy rate

46.2%

+4.9% vs mandal average

Soha: 46.2%
Sonbarsa mandal: 41.3%
Saharsa district: 42.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

911

−5 vs mandal average

Soha: 911
Sonbarsa mandal: 916

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.5 vs mandal average

Soha: 4.6
Sonbarsa mandal: 5.1

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

Key facts — Soha

LGD code: 226534
Pincode: 852217
Population (Census 2011): 7,731
Population (projected 2026): 9,115
Households: 1,683
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 911
Literacy rate: 46.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandra Shekhar
Block / Mandal: Sonbarsa
Nearest railway station: Garh Baruari (8.6 km)

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 Saharsa district level

Then & Now

Soha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

7,731

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

9,115

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,683

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,984

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: 7,731Census 2011
Households: 1,683Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 911 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9,1152026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,984

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 · Saharsa district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Saharsa district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Saharsa 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Sonbarsa mandal

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Notable places near Soha · Sonbarsa mandal area

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Hospital· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Goverment hospital,Barail
📍 10.5 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Garh Baruari
📍 8.6 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Soha?

The pincode of Soha, Sonbarsa mandal, Saharsa district, Bihar is 852217.

In which district is Soha located?

Soha is a village in Sonbarsa mandal of Saharsa district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Soha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Soha village has a population of 7,731 across 1,683 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Soha in?

Soha falls under the Madhepura Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Soha in?

Soha falls under the Madhepura assembly constituency (AC #73) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Soha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Soha village is 46.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Soha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Soha village is 911 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Soha?

The nearest health facility to Soha is Goverment hospital,Barail (~10.5 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Soha?

The nearest railway station to Soha is Garh Baruari (~8.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Soha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Soha, 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 Soha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Soha village is 226534.

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How Soha compares

Key facts — Soha

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Soha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Soha?

In which district is Soha located?

What is the population of Soha as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Soha in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Soha in?

What is the literacy rate in Soha?

What is the sex ratio in Soha?

What is the nearest health centre to Soha?

What is the nearest railway station to Soha?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Soha?

What is the LGD code of Soha?

Soha on the mapसोहा

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

Transport

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 Soha

What is the pincode of Soha?

In which district is Soha located?

What is the population of Soha as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Soha in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Soha in?

What is the literacy rate in Soha?

What is the sex ratio in Soha?

What is the nearest health centre to Soha?

What is the nearest railway station to Soha?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Soha?

What is the LGD code of Soha?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Soha — 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 Soha

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