Sondo - Rajura, Chandrapur

Sondo is a village situated in the Rajura tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajura and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Sondo village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sondo is 541814. The village covers a total geographical area of 730 hectares and falls under the 442905 pincode. Rajura is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Sondo

According to the 2011 Census, Sondo village had a total population of 1,386 people, including 706 males and 680 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.31%, with male literacy at 76.18% and female literacy at 64.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 357, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Sondo

Sondo 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 Sondo

Sondo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wirur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajura to Sondo is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Sondo is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sondo

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

Health Facilities in Sondo

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

FAQs about Sondo