Sonala Village Overview
Sonala is a village in Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It lies about 6 km from Murtijapur tehsil headquarters and around 50 km from Akola district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sonala village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Sonala village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonala is 530221. The village covers a geographical area of 509 hectares. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Sonala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Murtijapur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Sonala
Population & Demographics of Sonala
This section provides population and demographic details of Sonala village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 426 | 217 | 209 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 48 | 30 | 18 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 119 | 61 | 58 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 336 | 176 | 160 |
| Illiterate Population | 90 | 41 | 49 |
Key population details of Sonala village are given below:
- Sonala village is a small village with a total population of around 426, including approximately 217 males and 209 females, with a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 119 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Sonala village is high, with a literacy rate of about 78.87%.
- There are around 110 households in Sonala village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sonala
Transport facilities help residents of Sonala village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sonala
The following villages are located close to Sonala and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sonala
- Where is Sonala located?
- Sonala village is located in Murtijapur Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sonala?
- Sonala is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Sonala?
- Sonala has a total population of 426, including 217 males and 209 females.
- How many households are there in Sonala?
- There are 110 households in Sonala.
- What is the literacy rate in Sonala?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonala is 78.87%. Male literacy is 81.11% and female literacy is 76.56%.