Sonkhamb
About Sonkhamb
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sonkhamb village is 534957. Sonkhamb village is located in Katol tehsil of Nagpur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Katol (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Nagpur. As per 2009 stats, Sonkhamb village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 998 hectares. Sonkhamb has a total population of 974 peoples, out of which male population is 476 while female population is 498. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1046 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sonkhamb village is 72.79% out of which 81.09% males and 64.86% females are literate. There are about 224 houses in sonkhamb village.
When it comes to administration, Sonkhamb village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sonkhamb village comes under Katol Vidhan Sabha constituency & Ramtek Lok Sabha constituency. Katol is nearest town to sonkhamb village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.
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Population of Sonkhamb
The population details of Sonkhamb cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 974 | 476 | 498 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 110 | 53 | 57 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 110 | 56 | 54 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 72 | 38 | 34 |
| Literate Population | 709 | 386 | 323 |
| Illiterate Population | 265 | 90 | 175 |
Connectivity of Sonkhamb
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sonkhamb
Where is Sonkhamb located?
Sonkhamb village is situated in Katol Tehsil, within the Nagpur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonkhamb?
Sonkhamb serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Sonkhamb as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonkhamb is 974, with 476 males and 498 females.
How many households are there in Sonkhamb as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonkhamb village has a total of 224 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sonkhamb as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonkhamb is 72.79%. The male literacy rate is 81.09%, while the female literacy rate is 64.86%.