Somthana - Vasmath, Hingoli

Somthana is a village situated in the Vasmath tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Basmath and around 70 km from Hingoli. Somthana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somthana is 546393. The village covers a total geographical area of 773.98 hectares and falls under the 431512 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Basmath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hingoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Somthana

As per Census 2011, Somthana village has a total population of 2,476 people, consisting of 1,276 males and 1,200 females. The village has 480 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 285 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,717 literate and 759 illiterate residents. Additionally, 614 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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 Chondi, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basmath to Somthana is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Somthana is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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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