Somwada
Somwada is a village located in Bhikangaon tehsil of Khargone district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Bhikangaon (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Khargone. As per 2009 stats, Poi is the gram panchayat of Somwada village.
Somwada has its own place in the vibrant Khargone region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Somwada
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Somwada is 477423. The village spans a total geographical area of 459 hectares. Bhikangaon is nearest town to Somwada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.
When it comes to local governance, Somwada village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kasrawad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Khargone Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Somwada
Population of Somwada
Below is a concise population overview of Somwada as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 745 | 353 | 392 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 128 | 51 | 77 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 8 | 3 | 5 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 631 | 299 | 332 |
Literate Population | 415 | 253 | 162 |
Illiterate Population | 330 | 100 | 230 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Somwada village:
- The total population of Somwada village is around 745, including approximately 353 males and 392 females, with a sex ratio of 1110 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 128 children aged 0–6 years in Somwada village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Somwada village has 8 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 631 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Somwada village is about 55.70%, with male literacy at 71.67% and female literacy at 41.33%.
- There are around 142 households in Somwada village.
Connectivity of Somwada
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Somwada. As per the 2011 stats, Somwada had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Somwada
Knowing the nearby villages of Somwada helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Somwada.
Frequently Asked Questions about Somwada
- Where is Somwada located?
- Somwada village is situated in Bhikangaon Tehsil, within the Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Somwada?
- The Gram Panchayat of Somwada is Poi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the population of Somwada as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Somwada is 745, with 353 males and 392 females.
- How many households are there in Somwada as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Somwada village has a total of 142 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Somwada as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Somwada is 55.70%. The male literacy rate is 71.67%, while the female literacy rate is 41.33%.