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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Somthana village has a total population of 478 people, consisting of 241 males and 237 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 301 literate and 177 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Somthana are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population478241237
Child Population (0–6 yrs)703337
Scheduled Castes (SC)834340
Literate Population301180121
Illiterate Population17761116

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PokharniNorth1.99 km
DaithanaNorth-West2.19 km
MarshivniSouth-West2.21 km
GhagardarwadiEast2.41 km
GuttewadiNorth3.19 km
Harbal P.k.East4.32 km
Umarga KhojanSouth-West4.34 km
Digras Bk.South4.80 km
NagalgaonNorth-West5.56 km
AnandwadiNorth-West5.76 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Somthana

Where is Somthana located?

Somthana village is located in Kandhar Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Somthana?

Somthana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Somthana?

The pincode of Somthana is 431742.

What is the population of Somthana?

Somthana has a total population of 478, including 241 males and 237 females.

How many households are there in Somthana?

There are 99 households in Somthana.

What is the literacy rate in Somthana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Somthana is 62.97%. Male literacy is 74.69% and female literacy is 51.05%.