Sonegaon - Tumsar, Bhandara

Sonegaon is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Sonegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonegaon is 536718. The village covers a total geographical area of 606 hectares and falls under the 441915 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Sonegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sonegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Sonegaon village had a total population of 1,435 people, including 707 males and 728 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.14%, with male literacy at 86.67% and female literacy at 75.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sonegaon

Sonegaon 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Sonegaon

Sonegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gobarwahi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Sonegaon is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Sonegaon is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonegaon

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sonegaon village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sonegaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sonegaon village are given below:

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