Songaon - Roha, Raigad

Songaon is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Roha Ashtami and around 48 km from Alibag. Medhali Kh. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Songaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Songaon is 554355. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.56 hectares and falls under the 402109 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Songaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pen Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Songaon

According to the 2011 Census, Songaon village had a total population of 584 people, including 311 males and 273 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.76%, with male literacy at 85.30% and female literacy at 71.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Songaon

Songaon 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 Songaon

Songaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nidi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Songaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Songaon is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Songaon

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

Health Facilities in Songaon

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

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