Songaon - Beed
Songaon is a village situated in the Beed tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Bid and around 14 km from Bid. Awalpur, Songaon serves as the Village Panchayat for Songaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Songaon is 559487. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 431122 pincode. Bid is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Songaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Songaon
According to the 2011 Census, Songaon village had a total population of 558 people, including 309 males and 249 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 806 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.42%, with male literacy at 72.69% and female literacy at 48.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 558 | 309 | 249 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 94 | 60 | 34 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 26 | 11 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 285 | 181 | 104 |
| Illiterate Population | 273 | 128 | 145 |
Nearby Villages of Songaon
Songaon is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Songaon
Songaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bid to Songaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Songaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Songaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Songaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Songaon 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 Songaon
Where is Songaon located?
Songaon village is located in Beed Tehsil, Beed district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Songaon?
The Village Panchayat of Songaon is Awalpur, Songaon.
What is the pincode of Songaon?
The pincode of Songaon is 431122.
What is the population of Songaon?
Songaon had a total population of 558, including 309 males and 249 females.
How many households are there in Songaon?
Songaon had 114 households.
What is the literacy rate in Songaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Songaon was 61.42%. Male literacy was 72.69% and female literacy was 48.37%.