Somthana
Somthana is a village located in Lonar tehsil of Buldana district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Lonar (tehsildar office) and 108km away from district headquarter Buldana. As per 2009 stats, Somthana village is also a gram panchayat.
Somthana has its own place in the vibrant Buldana 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 Somthana
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Somthana is 529513. The village spans a total geographical area of 462.48 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 443301. Lonar is nearest town to Somthana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.
When it comes to local governance, Somthana village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sindkhed Raja Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Buldhana Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Somthana
Population of Somthana
Below is a concise population overview of Somthana as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,204 | 629 | 575 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 174 | 104 | 70 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 473 | 249 | 224 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 834 | 485 | 349 |
Illiterate Population | 370 | 144 | 226 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Somthana village:
- The total population of Somthana village is around 1,204, including approximately 629 males and 575 females, with a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 174 children aged 0–6 years in Somthana village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Somthana village has 473 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy rate of Somthana village is about 69.27%, with male literacy at 77.11% and female literacy at 60.70%.
- There are around 293 households in Somthana village.
Connectivity of Somthana
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Somthana. As per the 2011 stats, Somthana had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Somthana
Knowing the nearby villages of Somthana helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Somthana.
Frequently Asked Questions about Somthana
- Where is Somthana located?
- Somthana village is situated in Lonar Tehsil, within the Buldana district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Somthana?
- Somthana serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Somthana?
- The pincode of Somthana is 443301, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Somthana as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Somthana is 1,204, with 629 males and 575 females.
- How many households are there in Somthana as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Somthana village has a total of 293 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Somthana as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Somthana is 69.27%. The male literacy rate is 77.11%, while the female literacy rate is 60.70%.