Songiri - Balapur, Akola

Songiri is a village situated in the Balapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balapur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Jogalkhed serves as the Gram Panchayat for Songiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Songiri is 529917. The village covers a total geographical area of 818.58 hectares and falls under the 444109 pincode. Shegaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Songiri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Songiri

According to the 2011 Census, Songiri village had a total population of 260 people, including 137 males and 123 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.58%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 76.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Songiri

Songiri 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 Songiri

Songiri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barsi Takli, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shegaon to Songiri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Songiri is about 35 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 Songiri

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

Health Facilities in Songiri

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

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