Soraul
Soraul is a revenue village in Khanpur block, Samastipur district, Bihar. It had a population of 2,829 in 512 households (Census 2011).
2,829 souls. 512 homes.
Khanpur block, Samastipur district, Bihar.
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Soraul today
- Beetroot₹1,600Samastipur APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹1,200Samastipur APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Cauliflower₹1,200Samastipur APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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Soraul is a village in Khanpur block, Samastipur district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 2,829 people in 512 households, with a literacy rate of 53.8%. It is administered by the Dinmanpur North gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 848117.
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Gram panchayat
Soraul is in the Dinmanpur North (दिन्मनपुर उत्तरी) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Dinmanpur North
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Soraul compares
By population, Soraul ranks #25 of 55 inhabited villages in Khanpur block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Soraul had in Census 2011
- Primary school Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Soraul at a glance
Soraul is a village of 2,829 people in 512 households (Census 2011) in Khanpur block, Samastipur district, Bihar, the 25th of 55 inhabited villages in Khanpur block by population. Literacy is 53.8%, 3.9 points below the block figure of 57.8%, and the sex ratio is 914 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 848117; the LGD village code is 236505.
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Key facts — Soraul
Villages sharing pincode 848117
Other villages in Khanpur block
View all 63 →- Siripur Gohar
- Dinmanpur
- Khanpur
- Bishunpur Abhi
- Nathu Doar
- Sadipur
- Reora
- Purkgotimpur Aina
- Bhore jairam
- Shivai Singhpur
- Soman
- Khairi
- Siropatti
- Khatuaha Bahuarpatti
- Masina
- Saduka
- Buzrug Doar
- Bachhauli
- Jahangirpur
- Kanu Bishunpur
- Shahpur
- Madhu Tola
- Manwara
- Hasanpur
- Fatehpur
- Basantpur
- Bishunpur Sonsa
- Kamurpur
- Hariabad Chak
- Ranjitpur
- Bikrampatti
- Ilmas Nagar
Population, education & work
- Population
- 2,829Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,478 / 1,351
- Households
- 512
- People per home
- 5.5
- Literacy rate
- 53.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Soraul on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Soraul. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Soraul · 25.8630° N, 85.7810° E
Electoral profile
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Elsewhere in Bihar
- District Establishment Section Bhagalpur: RTI information of ID number 22/2026-27
District Administration, Bhagalpur · 27 Oct 2026
- Local Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment
District Administration, Supaul · 26 Oct 2026
- Notice regarding last chance in departmental proceedings (Date 21.11.2026)
District Administration, Madhepura · 24 Oct 2026
- District Establishment Section Bhagalpur: RTI information of ID number 20/2026-27
District Administration, Bhagalpur · 23 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Soraul
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Essential services & places near Soraul
Soraul isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Khanpur block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices578 in Samastipur district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics119 in Samastipur district
Schools & anganwadis6 in Samastipur district
Colleges & universities10 in Samastipur district
Police & fire stations2 in Samastipur district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Samastipur district
Government offices6 in Samastipur district
Temples7 in Samastipur district
Other places of worship1 in Samastipur district
Transport31 in Samastipur district
Agriculture services3 in Samastipur district
Community places3 in Samastipur district
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People often ask about Soraul
Where is Soraul located?
Soraul is a village in Khanpur block of Samastipur district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Soraul in?
Soraul is in Samastipur district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Soraul belong to?
Soraul comes under the Dinmanpur North gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Soraul?
The pincode of Soraul, Khanpur, Samastipur is 848117.
What is the population of Soraul?
As per the 2011 Census, Soraul had a population of 2,829 (1,478 males and 1,351 females).
How many households are there in Soraul?
Soraul had 512 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Soraul?
The literacy rate of Soraul was 53.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Soraul?
Soraul had 914 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
What is the LGD code of Soraul?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Soraul is 236505 and its Census 2011 village code is 236505.
Which villages are near Soraul?
Villages near Soraul include Jitwarpur Chauth (within ~8 km), Ujiarpur (about 9.5 km), Morwa (about 12 km), Kerai (about 16 km), Chakwa (about 19 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Soraul?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 64.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Samastipur district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beetroot · Beetroot | Samastipur APMC | 1,500 | 1,800 | 1,600 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Samastipur APMC | 1,000 | 1,300 | 1,200 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Samastipur APMC | 1,000 | 1,500 | 1,200 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Onion | Samastipur APMC | 3,500 | 3,800 | 3,600 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Maize · Deshi Red | Saidpurhat APMC | 2,300 | 2,450 | 2,400 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Mustard · Big 100 Kg | Saidpurhat APMC | 6,100 | 6,250 | 6,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · 1st Sort | Saidpurhat APMC | 4,450 | 4,550 | 4,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Red Nanital | Saidpurhat APMC | 1,100 | 1,250 | 1,200 | 24 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Soraul's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Soraul →Compare Soraul with… →All villages in Khanpur →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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