Sonkel - Telhara, Akola
Sonkel is a village situated in the Telhara tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Telhara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Vakodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonkel village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonkel is 529655. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 444108 pincode.
Sonkel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Sonkel
Sonkel 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Wakodi | South-West | 1.97 km |
| Tudgaon | South | 2.78 km |
| Sheri Kh. | West | 3.32 km |
| Gadegaon | East | 4.25 km |
| Jafrapur | South | 4.45 km |
| Isapur | South-West | 4.77 km |
| Malegaon Bazar | North-West | 4.87 km |
| Pimpari Adgaon | West | 5.13 km |
| Kotha | North | 5.17 km |
| Wadi Adampur | South-West | 5.64 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sonkel
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sonkel. The nearest railway station is Adgaon Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Akola to Sonkel is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sonkel
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sonkel village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Sonkel
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sonkel village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sonkel
Where is Sonkel located?
Sonkel village is located in Telhara Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonkel?
The Gram Panchayat of Sonkel is Vakodi.
What is the pincode of Sonkel?
The pincode of Sonkel is 444108.