Somaj - Igatpuri, Nashik

Somaj is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Somaj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somaj is 551074. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.12 hectares and falls under the 422403 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Somaj

As per Census 2011, Somaj village has a total population of 1,023 people, consisting of 517 males and 506 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 697 literate and 326 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 994 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Somaj

Somaj 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 Somaj

Somaj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Padli, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Somaj is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Somaj is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somaj

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

Health Facilities in Somaj

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

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