Somthana - Chikhli, Buldhana

Somthana is a village situated in the Chikhli tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Chikhli and around 30 km from Buldana. Somthana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somthana is 529166. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.37 hectares and falls under the 443201 pincode. Chikhli is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Somthana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chikhli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Buldhana Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Somthana

As per Census 2011, Somthana village has a total population of 1,055 people, consisting of 562 males and 493 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 843 literate and 212 illiterate residents. Additionally, 181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Somthana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Somthana

Somthana 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 Somthana

Somthana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandura, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikhli to Somthana is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Somthana is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somthana

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

Health Facilities in Somthana

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

FAQs about Somthana