Sorna - Tumsar, Bhandara

Sorna is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Sorana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sorna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorna is 536738. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.71 hectares and falls under the 441914 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Sorna

According to the 2011 Census, Sorna village had a total population of 696 people, including 341 males and 355 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.55%, with male literacy at 85.52% and female literacy at 70.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Sorna

Sorna 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 Sorna

Sorna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chicholi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Sorna is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Sorna is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sorna

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

Health Facilities in Sorna

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

FAQs about Sorna