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 Gram 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
As per Census 2011, Songaon village has a total population of 558 people, consisting of 309 males and 249 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 805 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 285 literate and 273 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Songaon are given below:
| 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 gram panchayat of Songaon?
The Gram 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 has a total population of 558, including 309 males and 249 females.
How many households are there in Songaon?
There are 114 households in Songaon.
What is the literacy rate in Songaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Songaon is 51.08%. Male literacy is 58.58% and female literacy is 41.77%.