Songiri
Songiri is a village located in Barshitakli tehsil of Akola district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Barshitakli (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Akola. As per 2009 stats, Songiri village is also a gram panchayat.
Songiri has its own place in the vibrant Akola 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 Songiri
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Songiri is 530433. The village spans a total geographical area of 468.7 hectares. Akola is nearest town to Songiri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.
When it comes to local governance, Songiri 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 Murtijapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Akola Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Songiri
Population of Songiri
Below is a concise population overview of Songiri 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 | 437 | 225 | 212 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 48 | 21 | 27 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 245 | 129 | 116 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | N/A | 1 |
Literate Population | 344 | 193 | 151 |
Illiterate Population | 93 | 32 | 61 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Songiri village:
- The total population of Songiri village is around 437, including approximately 225 males and 212 females, with a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 48 children aged 0–6 years in Songiri village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Songiri village has 245 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Songiri village is about 78.72%, with male literacy at 85.78% and female literacy at 71.23%.
- There are around 101 households in Songiri village.
Connectivity of Songiri
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Songiri. As per the 2011 stats, Songiri 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 village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Songiri
Knowing the nearby villages of Songiri helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Songiri.
Frequently Asked Questions about Songiri
- Where is Songiri located?
- Songiri village is situated in Barshitakli Tehsil, within the Akola district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Songiri?
- Songiri serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Songiri as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Songiri is 437, with 225 males and 212 females.
- How many households are there in Songiri as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Songiri village has a total of 101 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Songiri as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Songiri is 78.72%. The male literacy rate is 85.78%, while the female literacy rate is 71.23%.