Soan - Jevargi, Kalaburagi

Soan is a village situated in the Jevargi taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Jevargi and around 55 km from Gulbarga. Sonn serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soan is 620769. The village covers a total geographical area of 2286.2 hectares and falls under the 585310 pincode. Jevargi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Soan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jevargi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalaburagi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Soan

According to the 2011 Census, Soan village had a total population of 2,912 people, including 1,525 males and 1,387 females, living in 544 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.83%, with male literacy at 62.13% and female literacy at 40.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 583, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Soan

Soan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Soan

Soan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shahabad, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jevargi to Soan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Soan is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Soan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Soan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Soan village are given below:

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