Somthana - Chandurbazar, Amravati
Somthana is a village situated in the Chandurbazar tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandurbazar and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Karajgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somthana village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Somthana is 532045. The village covers a total geographical area of 711.7 hectares and falls under the 444704 pincode.
Somthana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Somthana
Somthana 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Makrampur | North-East | 1.33 km |
| Kawitha Bk. | South | 1.66 km |
| Palaswada | South-West | 1.93 km |
| Lakhanwadi | South-East | 2.24 km |
| Khel Chaudhar (karajgaon) | East | 2.85 km |
| Bhalewadi | North | 2.87 km |
| Umari | North-West | 2.94 km |
| Ghodgaon | South | 3.31 km |
| Ambada Kandari | West | 3.37 km |
| Bag Ambada | West | 3.74 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Somthana
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Somthana. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 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 Amravati to Somthana 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 Somthana
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Somthana village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Somthana
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Somthana village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Somthana
Where is Somthana located?
Somthana village is located in Chandurbazar Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Somthana?
The Gram Panchayat of Somthana is Karajgaon.
What is the pincode of Somthana?
The pincode of Somthana is 444704.