Somthan Josh - Yevla, Nashik

Somthan Josh is a village situated in the Yevla tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yevla and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Rajapur serves as the Village Panchayat for Somthan Josh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somthan Josh is 551443. The village covers a total geographical area of 2052.2 hectares and falls under the 423403 pincode. Yevla is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Somthan Josh

According to the 2011 Census, Somthan Josh village had a total population of 1,159 people, including 609 males and 550 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.71%, with male literacy at 74.39% and female literacy at 51.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 156.

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

Nearby Villages of Somthan Josh

Somthan Josh 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 Somthan Josh

Somthan Josh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panjhan, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yevla to Somthan Josh is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Somthan Josh is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somthan Josh

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

Health Facilities in Somthan Josh

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

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