Sohangarh (Shergarh, Jodhpur)
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Sohangarh | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 26°17′N 73°01′E / 26.28°N 73.02°ECoordinates: 26°17′N 73°01′E / 26.28°N 73.02°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,221 ha (3,017 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 667 |
| • Density | 55/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 342022[1] |
| Village code | 01988900 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-19 |
| Website | jodhpur |
Sohangarh is a small village of 1221 hectares in Shergarh Tehsil in Jodhpur district, also known as the Blue City in the State of Rajasthan, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Sohangarh depends on Jodhpur, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include Two taps, One Well supply, Two tanks, Two tubewells, and One handpump. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Sohangarh is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Handpump. Sohangarh's pin code is 342022[4], and village code is 01988900. The area of Sohangarh is segregated as 1186 hectares unirrigated, the 5 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 30 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Sohangarh has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics[edit]
Sohangarh is a census village in the district of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The village has a total population of 667 and has total administration over 114 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Sohangarh has 118 children, 63 boys and 55 girls.
- Scheduled caste counts for 488 (73.16%) males constitute 254 (38.08%) of the population and females 234 (35.08%).
- Scheduled tribe counts for 4 (0.60%) males constitute 1 (0.15%) of the population and females 3 (0.45%).
Medical facility[edit]
- Sohangarh has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions[edit]
As per the census 2011 report, 193 people are literate in Sohangarh out of which 136 are males and 57 are females.
Sohangarh has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment[edit]
According to a census 2011 report, 282 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 163 male, 119 female with 71 (25.18%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 63 males and 8 females. 1 males and 1 females are considered as the main cultivators. 211 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of Jodhpur to sell agricultural produce and make their living.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Pin Code 342022 and Post Offices under 342022 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ↑ "Pin Code 342022 and Post Offices under 342022 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ↑ "342022 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ↑ "Pincode 342022". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
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