Somthana - Lonar, Buldhana

Somthana is a village situated in the Lonar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from Lonar and around 108 km from Buldana. Somthana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somthana is 529513. The village covers a total geographical area of 462.48 hectares and falls under the 443301 pincode. Lonar is the nearest town, located about 27 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 Sindkhed Raja 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 1,204 people, consisting of 629 males and 575 females. The village has 293 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 834 literate and 370 illiterate residents. Additionally, 473 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 Paradgaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonar to Somthana is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Somthana is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 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:

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