Sumthane - Parola, Jalgaon

Sumthane is a village situated in the Parola tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parola and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Sumthane village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sumthane is 527551. The village covers a total geographical area of 488.93 hectares and falls under the 425401 pincode. Parola is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Sumthane village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amalner Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sumthane

According to the 2011 Census, Sumthane village had a total population of 789 people, including 416 males and 373 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.05%, with male literacy at 77.26% and female literacy at 57.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Sumthane

Sumthane 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 Sumthane

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sumthane. The nearest railway station is Amalner, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parola to Sumthane is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Sumthane is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sumthane

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

Health Facilities in Sumthane

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

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