Sonaj - Malegaon, Nashik

Sonaj is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Sonaj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonaj is 550246. The village covers a total geographical area of 2850 hectares and falls under the 423208 pincode. Malegaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Sonaj

According to the 2011 Census, Sonaj village had a total population of 4,169 people, including 2,167 males and 2,002 females, living in 877 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.80%, with male literacy at 92.34% and female literacy at 74.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 281, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 658.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonaj

Sonaj 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 Sonaj

Sonaj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panevadi, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malegaon to Sonaj is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Sonaj is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonaj

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

Health Facilities in Sonaj

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

FAQs about Sonaj