Saundala - Telhara, Akola

Saundala is a village situated in the Telhara tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Telhara and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Sonala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saundala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saundala is 529607. The village covers a total geographical area of 735.28 hectares and falls under the 444103 pincode. Telhara is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Saundala

As per Census 2011, Saundala village has a total population of 2,807 people, consisting of 1,437 males and 1,370 females. The village has 609 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 376 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,072 literate and 735 illiterate residents. Additionally, 590 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8071,4371,370
Child Population (0–6 yrs)376190186
Scheduled Castes (SC)590302288
Scheduled Tribes (ST)723042
Literate Population2,0721,083989
Illiterate Population735354381

Nearby Villages of Saundala

Saundala 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)
SonwadiSouth-East2.35 km
WarkhedWest2.42 km
BadkhedNorth-West2.99 km
WarkhedWest3.97 km
DanapurSouth4.09 km
Hingani Kh.South-East4.13 km
MoypaniNorth4.46 km
Hingani BkSouth-East4.83 km
Wari BhairavgadNorth-West5.01 km
UmarshevadiNorth-East5.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saundala

Saundala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wan Road, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Telhara to Saundala is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Saundala is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saundala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Saundala

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

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

FAQs about Saundala

Where is Saundala located?

Saundala village is located in Telhara Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saundala?

The Gram Panchayat of Saundala is Sonala.

What is the pincode of Saundala?

The pincode of Saundala is 444103.

What is the population of Saundala?

Saundala has a total population of 2,807, including 1,437 males and 1,370 females.

How many households are there in Saundala?

There are 609 households in Saundala.

What is the literacy rate in Saundala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saundala is 73.82%. Male literacy is 75.37% and female literacy is 72.19%.