Somthana

Somthana is a village located in Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 73km away from sub-district headquarter Kandhar (tehsildar office) and 73km away from district headquarter Nanded. As per 2009 stats, Somthana village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Somthana unique in its vibrant Kandhar-Nanded region. You’ll see Somthana’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Somthana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Somthana is 545421. The village spans a total geographical area of 223 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 431742. Kandhar is nearest town to Somthana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 73km away.

When it comes to local governance, Somthana village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Loha Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Latur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Somthana

Population of Somthana

According to the 2011 Census, Somthana has a total population of about 478, with approximately 241 males and 237 females. The sex ratio is around 983 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 70 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 83 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.97%, with male literacy at about 74.69% and female literacy near 51.05%. There are around 99 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Somthana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Somthana

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Somthana. As per the 2011 stats, Somthana had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Somthana

Knowing the nearby villages of Somthana helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Somthana.

Frequently Asked Questions about Somthana