Somavadi - Mawal, Pune

Somavadi is a village situated in the Mawal tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadgaon and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Shiradhe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somavadi is 555923. The village covers a total geographical area of 317 hectares and falls under the 410405 pincode. Talegaon Dabhade is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Somavadi 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 Somavadi

As per Census 2011, Somavadi village has a total population of 200 people, consisting of 105 males and 95 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 32 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 111 literate and 89 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Somavadi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population20010595
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321814
Scheduled Tribes (ST)271611
Literate Population1116942
Illiterate Population893653

Nearby Villages of Somavadi

Somavadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhajgaonSouth-East2.41 km
ValavantiEast2.52 km
ShirdheNorth-East2.84 km
RakaswadiNorth2.87 km
KhandashiSouth-West3.38 km
ThoranNorth-West3.41 km
UkasanEast4.26 km
VadavaliSouth-East4.49 km
NesaveSouth-East4.51 km
KusavaliNorth-East5.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Somavadi

Somavadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kamshet, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talegaon Dabhade to Somavadi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Somavadi is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somavadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Somavadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Somavadi

Where is Somavadi located?

Somavadi village is located in Mawal Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Somavadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Somavadi is Shiradhe.

What is the pincode of Somavadi?

The pincode of Somavadi is 410405.

What is the population of Somavadi?

Somavadi has a total population of 200, including 105 males and 95 females.

How many households are there in Somavadi?

There are 37 households in Somavadi.

What is the literacy rate in Somavadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Somavadi is 55.50%. Male literacy is 65.71% and female literacy is 44.21%.