Sonkheda

Sonkheda is a village located in Khuldabad tehsil of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Khuldabad (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Aurangabad. As per 2009 stats, Sonkheda village is also a gram panchayat.

Sonkheda has its own place in the vibrant Aurangabad region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sonkheda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonkheda is 549005. The village spans a total geographical area of 388.8 hectares. Khuldabad is nearest town to Sonkheda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

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Population of Sonkheda

Below is a concise population overview of Sonkheda as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,155 596 559
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 135 80 55
Scheduled Castes (SC) 226 117 109
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 12 9 3
Literate Population 772 448 324
Illiterate Population 383 148 235

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sonkheda village:

  • The total population of Sonkheda village is around 1,155, including approximately 596 males and 559 females, with a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 135 children aged 0–6 years in Sonkheda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sonkheda village has 226 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 12 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sonkheda village is about 66.84%, with male literacy at 75.17% and female literacy at 57.96%.
  • There are around 222 households in Sonkheda village.

Connectivity of Sonkheda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sonkheda. As per the 2011 stats, Sonkheda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sonkheda

Knowing the nearby villages of Sonkheda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sonkheda.

Gadana Borwadi Mamnapur Sarai Bhataji Golegaon Jafarwadi Khandi Pimpalgaon Ghodegaon Shankarpur Wadi Rasulpura

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonkheda

Where is Sonkheda located?
Sonkheda village is situated in Khuldabad Tehsil, within the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonkheda?
Sonkheda serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Sonkheda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonkheda is 1,155, with 596 males and 559 females.
How many households are there in Sonkheda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonkheda village has a total of 222 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sonkheda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonkheda is 66.84%. The male literacy rate is 75.17%, while the female literacy rate is 57.96%.