Somthana - Kandhar, Nanded

Somthana is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 73 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Somthana village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somthana is 545421. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 431742 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

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

Population of Somthana

According to the 2011 Census, Somthana village had a total population of 478 people, including 241 males and 237 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.77%, with male literacy at 86.54% and female literacy at 60.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Somthana

Somthana 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 Somthana

Public transport in the Somthana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Udgir, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandhar to Somthana is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Somthana is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somthana

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

Health Facilities in Somthana

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

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