Sohale - Korchi, Gadchiroli

Sohale is a village situated in the Korchi tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Korchi and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Nandali serves as the Village Panchayat for Sohale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sohale is 538772. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.93 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Sohale

According to the 2011 Census, Sohale village had a total population of 570 people, including 276 males and 294 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.14%, with male literacy at 94.47% and female literacy at 72.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 397.

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

Nearby Villages of Sohale

Sohale 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 Sohale

Sohale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dewalgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Sohale is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Sohale is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sohale

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

Health Facilities in Sohale

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

FAQs about Sohale