Somatane - Mawal, Pune

Somatane is a village situated in the Mawal tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadgaon and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Somatane village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somatane is 556034. The village covers a total geographical area of 434.04 hectares and falls under the 410506 pincode. Talegaon Dabhade is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Somatane village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maval Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Somatane

According to the 2011 Census, Somatane village had a total population of 5,300 people, including 2,715 males and 2,585 females, living in 1,159 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.83%, with male literacy at 89.50% and female literacy at 75.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 742, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 334.

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

Nearby Villages of Somatane

Somatane 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 Somatane

Public transport in the Somatane is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shelarwadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talegaon Dabhade to Somatane is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Somatane is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somatane

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

Health Facilities in Somatane

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

FAQs about Somatane