Sotha

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Sotha
Neighbourhood
Sotha is located in Uttar Pradesh
Sotha
Sotha
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 28°03′N 79°07′E / 28.05°N 79.12°E / 28.05; 79.12
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictBadaun district, Uttar Pradesh
MetroBudaun Metro Area, Uttar Pradesh
Government
 • BodyBudaun Municipal Corporation
Population
 (2016 (estimated))
 • Total
66,665
Languages
 • OfficialUrdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Lok Sabha constituencyBadaun (Lok Sabha constituency), Uttar Pradesh
Vidhan Sabha constituencyBudaun City, Bareilly division, Uttar Pradesh
Civic agencyBudaun Municipal Corporation

Sotha is the oldest area of the city of Budaun, Uttar Pradesh. The locality is largely a residential area, with a majority Muslim population. A considerable number of inhabitants comes from the nearby city of Sahaswan.

Location

Iconic Shakeel Badayuni Road passes through Sotha. SH33 (Agra-Budaun-Bareilly) and Ring Road border it on opposite ends. The nearest bus stop is Lal Pul, about 600 m away. Budaun City Bus Stand is 1.5  km away and Budaun Railway Station is 2.5  km away.

Major Landmarks

Commercial Areas

  • Greenwood Public School
  • Islami Darsgah Madarsa School
  • Ganga Market
  • Plaza Market

See also