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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Saundala village had a total population of 2,807 people, including 1,437 males and 1,370 females, living in 609 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.23%, with male literacy at 86.85% and female literacy at 83.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 590, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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