Somalpur
Somalpur is a village located in Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Arjuni Morgaon (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Gondiya. As per 2009 stats, Somalpur village is also a gram panchayat.
Somalpur has its own place in the vibrant Gondiya 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 Somalpur
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Somalpur is 538176. The village spans a total geographical area of 390.16 hectares. Desaiganj is nearest town to Somalpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.
When it comes to local governance, Somalpur 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 Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Somalpur
Population of Somalpur
Below is a concise population overview of Somalpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 773 | 388 | 385 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 87 | 46 | 41 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 36 | 19 | 17 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 579 | 305 | 274 |
| Illiterate Population | 194 | 83 | 111 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Somalpur village:
- The total population of Somalpur village is around 773, including approximately 388 males and 385 females, with a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 87 children aged 0–6 years in Somalpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Somalpur village has 36 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy rate of Somalpur village is about 74.90%, with male literacy at 78.61% and female literacy at 71.17%.
- There are around 184 households in Somalpur village.
Connectivity of Somalpur
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Somalpur. As per the 2011 stats, Somalpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Somalpur
Knowing the nearby villages of Somalpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Somalpur.
Frequently Asked Questions about Somalpur
- Where is Somalpur located?
- Somalpur village is situated in Arjuni Morgaon Tehsil, within the Gondiya district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Somalpur?
- Somalpur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Somalpur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Somalpur is 773, with 388 males and 385 females.
- How many households are there in Somalpur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Somalpur village has a total of 184 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Somalpur as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Somalpur is 74.90%. The male literacy rate is 78.61%, while the female literacy rate is 71.17%.