Sohale

Sohale is a village located in Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Ajra (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Sohale village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sohale unique in its vibrant Ajra-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Sohale’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sohale

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sohale is 567889. The village spans a total geographical area of 286 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416505. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Sohale village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sohale 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 Kagal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sohale

Population of Sohale

According to the 2011 Census, Sohale has a total population of about 860, with approximately 425 males and 435 females. The sex ratio is around 1023 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 71 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 135 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.49%, with male literacy at about 78.82% and female literacy near 58.39%. There are around 224 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sohale's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sohale

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sohale. As per the 2011 stats, Sohale had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sohale

Knowing the nearby villages of Sohale helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sohale.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sohale