Sonawale - Junnar, Pune

Sonawale is a village situated in the Junnar tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junnar and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Sonavale serves as the Village Panchayat for Sonawale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonawale is 555330. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.69 hectares and falls under the 410502 pincode. Junnar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Sonawale village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sonawale

According to the 2011 Census, Sonawale village had a total population of 1,178 people, including 567 males and 611 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.03%, with male literacy at 91.83% and female literacy at 76.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,135.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonawale

Sonawale 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 Sonawale

Sonawale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shelu, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junnar to Sonawale is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Sonawale is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonawale

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

Health Facilities in Sonawale

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

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