Sonegaon Village Overview
Sonegaon is a village in Tirora tehsil of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. It lies about 13 km from Tirora tehsil headquarters and around 25 km from Gondiya district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sonegaon village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Sonegaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonegaon is 537532. The village covers a geographical area of 518.14 hectares. Tirora is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Sonegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirora Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Sonegaon
Population & Demographics of Sonegaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Sonegaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,725 | 863 | 862 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 163 | 89 | 74 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 247 | 120 | 127 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,383 | 732 | 651 |
| Illiterate Population | 342 | 131 | 211 |
Key population details of Sonegaon village are given below:
- Sonegaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,725, including approximately 863 males and 862 females, with a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 247 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sonegaon village is high, with a literacy rate of about 80.17%.
- There are around 386 households in Sonegaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sonegaon
Transport facilities help residents of Sonegaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a 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 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sonegaon
The following villages are located close to Sonegaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sonegaon
- Where is Sonegaon located?
- Sonegaon village is located in Tirora Tehsil, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sonegaon?
- Sonegaon is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Sonegaon?
- Sonegaon has a total population of 1,725, including 863 males and 862 females.
- How many households are there in Sonegaon?
- There are 386 households in Sonegaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Sonegaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonegaon is 80.17%. Male literacy is 84.82% and female literacy is 75.52%.