Sohma (सोहमा) — Bithan, Samastipur, Bihar

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SULTANA BEGUM

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LGD code: 237385
Pincode: 848207
Population: 6,014
Households: 1,194
Literacy rate: 43.7%
Sex ratio: 938 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,597

Census 2011 · in context

How Sohma compares

By population, Sohma ranks #7 of 56 villages in Bithan mandal.

Literacy rate

43.7%

+5.9% vs mandal average

Sohma: 43.7%
Bithan mandal: 37.8%
Samastipur district: 50.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

938

+2 vs mandal average

Sohma: 938
Bithan mandal: 936

Household size

people per home

5.0

−0.3 vs mandal average

Sohma: 5.0
Bithan mandal: 5.3

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

Key facts — Sohma

LGD code: 237385
Pincode: 848207
Population (Census 2011): 6,014
Population (projected 2026): 7,091
Households: 1,194
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 938
Literacy rate: 43.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Madhepura
Member of Parliament: Dinesh Chandra Yadav
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandra Shekhar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SULTANA BEGUM
Block / Mandal: Bithan

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 Samastipur district level

Then & Now

Sohma — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

6,014

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

7,091

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,194

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,408

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: 6,014Census 2011
Households: 1,194Census 2011
Literacy rate: 43.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 938 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7,0912026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,408

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

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What is the pincode of Sohma?

The pincode of Sohma, Bithan mandal, Samastipur district, Bihar is 848207.

In which district is Sohma located?

Sohma is a village in Bithan mandal of Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Sohma as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sohma village has a population of 6,014 across 1,194 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sohma?

The current sarpanch of Sohma gram panchayat is SULTANA BEGUM.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sohma in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sohma in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Sohma?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sohma village is 43.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Sohma?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sohma village is 938 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sohma?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sohma, 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 Sohma?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sohma village is 237385.

How big is Sohma compared to other villages in Bithan mandal?

Sohma ranks 7 of 56 villages in Bithan mandal by Census 2011 population (6,014 residents).

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What is the population of Sohma as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sohma?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sohma in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sohma in?

What is the literacy rate in Sohma?

What is the sex ratio in Sohma?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sohma?

What is the LGD code of Sohma?

How big is Sohma compared to other villages in Bithan mandal?

Sohma on the mapसोहमा

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 Sohma

What is the pincode of Sohma?

In which district is Sohma located?

What is the population of Sohma as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sohma?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sohma in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sohma in?

What is the literacy rate in Sohma?

What is the sex ratio in Sohma?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sohma?

What is the LGD code of Sohma?

How big is Sohma compared to other villages in Bithan mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Sohma — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

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