Sondoli - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Sondoli is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Sondoli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sondoli is 567001. The village covers a total geographical area of 392.59 hectares and falls under the 416214 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sondoli

As per Census 2011, Sondoli village has a total population of 1,933 people, consisting of 907 males and 1,026 females. The village has 439 households and a sex ratio of 1,131 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,345 literate and 588 illiterate residents. Additionally, 140 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sondoli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9339071,026
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1608278
Scheduled Castes (SC)1406971
Scheduled Tribes (ST)853
Literate Population1,345696649
Illiterate Population588211377

Nearby Villages of Sondoli

Sondoli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ThavadeSouth-West1.47 km
MohareEast1.72 km
MalewadiSouth-East2.09 km
NathavadeEast2.57 km
KhedeNorth-West3.09 km
CharanNorth-East3.16 km
ShendgewadiEast3.52 km
GondoliSouth-East3.61 km
JamburSouth-West3.74 km
ViraleSouth-West3.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sondoli

Sondoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shenoli, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Sondoli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Sondoli 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 Sondoli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sondoli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sondoli

Where is Sondoli located?

Sondoli village is located in Shahuwadi Tehsil, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sondoli?

Sondoli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sondoli?

The pincode of Sondoli is 416214.

What is the population of Sondoli?

Sondoli has a total population of 1,933, including 907 males and 1,026 females.

How many households are there in Sondoli?

There are 439 households in Sondoli.

What is the literacy rate in Sondoli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sondoli is 69.58%. Male literacy is 76.74% and female literacy is 63.26%.