Sonari - Bhokar, Nanded

Sonari is a village situated in the Bhokar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokar and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Sonari village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonari is 544866. The village covers a total geographical area of 1160 hectares and falls under the 431801 pincode. Peth Umri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sonari

According to the 2011 Census, Sonari village had a total population of 2,177 people, including 1,116 males and 1,061 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.89%, with male literacy at 90.97% and female literacy at 66.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 346, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonari

Sonari 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 Sonari

Sonari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhokar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Peth Umri to Sonari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Sonari is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonari

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

Health Facilities in Sonari

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

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