Sonbardi - Akot, Akola

Sonbardi is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Wani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonbardi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonbardi is 529802. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.23 hectares and falls under the 444117 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sonbardi

As per Census 2011, Sonbardi village has a total population of 538 people, consisting of 280 males and 258 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 449 literate and 89 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population538280258
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553124
Scheduled Castes (SC)422418
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1596
Literate Population449239210
Illiterate Population894148

Nearby Villages of Sonbardi

Sonbardi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AlyarpurSouth1.19 km
WaniSouth-East1.38 km
AminapurNorth-West1.75 km
KherdaNorth-East1.82 km
AlegaonSouth-East2.06 km
SultanpurSouth-West2.07 km
Shahapur Pr. AkotSouth-West2.93 km
Pimpri DikkarSouth3.05 km
TandulwadiEast3.05 km
KesoriNorth-East3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sonbardi

Sonbardi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akot, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Sonbardi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Sonbardi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonbardi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sonbardi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sonbardi

Where is Sonbardi located?

Sonbardi village is located in Akot Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sonbardi?

The Gram Panchayat of Sonbardi is Wani.

What is the pincode of Sonbardi?

The pincode of Sonbardi is 444117.

What is the population of Sonbardi?

Sonbardi has a total population of 538, including 280 males and 258 females.

How many households are there in Sonbardi?

There are 118 households in Sonbardi.

What is the literacy rate in Sonbardi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonbardi is 83.46%. Male literacy is 85.36% and female literacy is 81.40%.