Sonkhed

Sonkhed is a village located in Purna tehsil of Parbhani district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Purna (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Parbhani. As per 2009 stats, Sonkhed village is also a gram panchayat.

Sonkhed has its own place in the vibrant Parbhani region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sonkhed

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonkhed is 547194. The village spans a total geographical area of 534.82 hectares. Purna is nearest town to Sonkhed village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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Population of Sonkhed

Below is a concise population overview of Sonkhed as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 990 516 474
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 145 85 60
Scheduled Castes (SC) 312 159 153
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 627 370 257
Illiterate Population 363 146 217

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sonkhed village:

  • The total population of Sonkhed village is around 990, including approximately 516 males and 474 females, with a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 145 children aged 0–6 years in Sonkhed village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sonkhed village has 312 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Sonkhed village is about 63.33%, with male literacy at 71.71% and female literacy at 54.22%.
  • There are around 208 households in Sonkhed village.

Connectivity of Sonkhed

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sonkhed. As per the 2011 stats, Sonkhed had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Sonkhed

Knowing the nearby villages of Sonkhed helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sonkhed.

Lon Kh Hiwara Bk Regaon Dhotra Rupla Govindpur Adgaon Sugaon Gaur Narhapur Chudawa Pimpala Bhatya

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonkhed

Where is Sonkhed located?
Sonkhed village is situated in Purna Tehsil, within the Parbhani district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonkhed?
Sonkhed serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Sonkhed as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonkhed is 990, with 516 males and 474 females.
How many households are there in Sonkhed as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonkhed village has a total of 208 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sonkhed as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonkhed is 63.33%. The male literacy rate is 71.71%, while the female literacy rate is 54.22%.