Sonkhed - Loha, Nanded

Sonkhed is a village situated in the Loha tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loha and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Sonkhed village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonkhed is 545198. The village covers a total geographical area of 1891.89 hectares and falls under the 431708 pincode. Loha is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Sonkhed 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 Sonkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Sonkhed village had a total population of 5,995 people, including 3,110 males and 2,885 females, living in 1,100 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.08%, with male literacy at 86.13% and female literacy at 69.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 935, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonkhed

Sonkhed 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 Sonkhed

Sonkhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wanegaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Loha to Sonkhed is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Sonkhed is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonkhed

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

Health Facilities in Sonkhed

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

FAQs about Sonkhed