Sonpeth Tehsil - Parbhani District, Maharashtra
Sonpeth is an administrative tehsil in the Parbhani district of Maharashtra, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Sonpeth is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Ukhali, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 379 km², including 375.96 km² rural area and 2.82 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 936 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sonpeth Tehsil
Sonpeth Tehsil has a total of 53 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Awalgaon | Rural | Awalgaon |
| 2 | Bhaucha Tanda | Unmapped | Bhaucha Tanda |
| 3 | Bhisegaon | Rural | Bhisegaon |
| 4 | Bondargaon | Rural | Bondargaon |
| 5 | Buktarwadi | Rural | Buktarwadi |
| 6 | Chukar Pimpri | Rural | Chukar Pimpri |
| 7 | Dahikhed | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Devinagar | Rural | Devinagar Tanda |
| 9 | Dhamoni | Rural | Dhamoni |
| 10 | Dhar Dighol | Rural | Dhar Dighol |
| 11 | Dighol Islampur | Rural | Dighol Islampur |
| 12 | Dobadi Tanda | Rural | Kanhegaon |
| 13 | Dudhgaon | Rural | Dudhgaon |
| 14 | Gangapimpri | Rural | Ganga Pimpri |
| 15 | Gawali Pimpri | Rural | Gawali Pimpri |
| 16 | Golegaon | Rural | Ganga Pimpri |
| 17 | Kanhegaon | Rural | Kanhegaon |
| 18 | Karam | Rural | Karam |
| 19 | Khadka | Rural | Khadaka |
| 20 | Khapat Pimpri | Rural | Khapat Pimpri |
| 21 | Kortek | Rural | Kortek |
| 22 | Kothala | Rural | Kothala |
| 23 | Lasina | Rural | Lasina |
| 24 | Lohigram | Rural | Lohigram |
| 25 | Margalwadi | Rural | Wadgaon |
| 26 | Mohala | Rural | Mohala |
| 27 | Naikota | Rural | Naikota |
| 28 | Narwadi | Rural | Narwadi |
| 29 | Nila | Rural | Nila |
| 30 | Nimgaon | Rural | Nimgaon |
| 31 | Paradhwadi | Rural | Paradhwadi |
| 32 | Pohandul | Rural | Pohondul |
| 33 | Pohandul Tanda | Rural | Pohondul |
| 34 | Saikheda | Rural | Saikheda |
| 35 | Shelgaon Hatkar | Rural | Shelgaon Maratha |
| 36 | Shelgaon Maratha | Rural | Shelgaon Maratha |
| 37 | Sirori | Rural | Shirori |
| 38 | Sirsi Bk. | Rural | Shrisi Budruk |
| 39 | Sonkhed | Urban | Not applicable |
| 40 | Sonpeth | Urban | Not applicable |
| 41 | Thadi Pimpalgaon | Rural | Thadi Pimpalgaon |
| 42 | Thadiukkadgaon | Rural | Thadi Ukkadgaon |
| 43 | Tiwathana | Rural | Tiwthana |
| 44 | Ukhali Bk. | Rural | Ukhali Budruk |
| 45 | Ukkadgaon Makta | Rural | Ukkadgaon Makta |
| 46 | Vita Kh. | Rural | Vita Khurd |
| 47 | Wadgaon | Rural | Wadgaon |
| 48 | Wadi Naikata | Rural | Bondargaon |
| 49 | Wadi Pimpalgaon | Rural | Wadi Pimpalgaon |
| 50 | Waghalgaon (J) | Rural | Vita Khurd |
| 51 | Waitagwadi | Rural | Waitagwadi |
| 52 | Wandan | Rural | Wandan |
| 53 | Wanisangam | Rural | Wanisangam |
Population of Sonpeth Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Sonpeth Tehsil has a total population of 89,582 people, consisting of 46,250 males and 43,332 females. There are 18,089 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 237 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89,582 | 73,817 | 15,765 |
| Male Population | 46,250 | 38,130 | 8,120 |
| Female Population | 43,332 | 35,687 | 7,645 |
| Total Households | 18,089 | 15,058 | 3,031 |
| Population Density | 237 / km² | 196 / km² | 5,590 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 53,627 literate people and 12,665 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 13,032 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,005 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,665 | 10,537 | 2,128 |
| Literate Population | 53,627 | 43,419 | 10,208 |
| Illiterate Population | 35,955 | 30,398 | 5,557 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 13,032 | 11,077 | 1,955 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,005 | 904 | 101 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.