Somanala - Bhiwapur, Nagpur

Somanala is a village situated in the Bhiwapur tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Mandva(s) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somanala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somanala is 536568. The village covers a total geographical area of 766.19 hectares and falls under the 441201 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Somanala

According to the 2011 Census, Somanala village had a total population of 273 people, including 128 males and 145 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,133 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.08%, with male literacy at 89.47% and female literacy at 65.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Somanala

Somanala 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 Somanala

Somanala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhiwapur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Somanala is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Somanala is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somanala

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

Health Facilities in Somanala

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

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