Songaon - Rahuri, Ahilyanagar

Songaon is a village situated in the Rahuri tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from Rahuri and around 64 km from Ahmadnagar. Songaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Songaon is 558171. The village covers a total geographical area of 389.77 hectares and falls under the 413711 pincode. Rahuri is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Songaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rahuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ahmednagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Songaon

As per Census 2011, Songaon village has a total population of 3,413 people, consisting of 1,764 males and 1,649 females. The village has 698 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 365 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,600 literate and 813 illiterate residents. Additionally, 164 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Songaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Songaon

Songaon 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 Songaon

Public transport in the Songaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Belapur, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahuri to Songaon is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Songaon is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Songaon

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

Health Facilities in Songaon

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

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