Somane - Akrani, Nandurbar

Somane is a village situated in the Akrani tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 104 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhadgaon and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Surwani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somane is 525230. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 425414 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.

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

Population of Somane

As per Census 2011, Somane village has a total population of 345 people, consisting of 171 males and 174 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 202 literate and 143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 341 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Somane

Somane 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 Somane

Somane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandurbar, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Somane is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Somane is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somane

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

Health Facilities in Somane

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

FAQs about Somane