Sonage - Kagal, Kolhapur

Sonage is a village situated in the Kagal tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kagal and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Sonage village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonage is 567712. The village covers a total geographical area of 433 hectares and falls under the 416235 pincode. Nipani(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sonage village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sonage

According to the 2011 Census, Sonage village had a total population of 2,014 people, including 1,035 males and 979 females, living in 433 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.60%, with male literacy at 89.34% and female literacy at 71.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 365, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonage

Sonage 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 Sonage

Sonage is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gur Market, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nipani(karnataka) to Sonage is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Sonage is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonage

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

Health Facilities in Sonage

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

FAQs about Sonage