Sonyal - Jat, Sangli

Sonyal is a village situated in the Jat tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 120 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jat and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Sonyal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonyal is 568863. The village covers a total geographical area of 4001 hectares and falls under the 416413 pincode. Bijapur (karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Sonyal

As per Census 2011, Sonyal village has a total population of 4,992 people, consisting of 2,565 males and 2,427 females. The village has 955 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 648 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,991 literate and 2,001 illiterate residents. Additionally, 829 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,9922,5652,427
Child Population (0–6 yrs)648331317
Scheduled Castes (SC)829419410
Scheduled Tribes (ST)442222
Literate Population2,9911,7221,269
Illiterate Population2,0018431,158

Nearby Villages of Sonyal

Sonyal 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)
LakdewadiWest3.87 km
UtagiEast5.60 km
KulalwadiSouth5.70 km
MadgyalSouth-West6.31 km
JadarbobaladNorth-West6.47 km
PadolkarwadiNorth-West7.97 km
AnkalagiSouth-East8.11 km
KunikonurWest8.63 km
LonarNorth-West9.81 km
LavangiNorth-East10.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sonyal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sonyal. The nearest railway station is Javale, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijapur (karnataka) to Sonyal is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Sonyal is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonyal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sonyal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sonyal

Where is Sonyal located?

Sonyal village is located in Jat Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sonyal?

Sonyal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sonyal?

The pincode of Sonyal is 416413.

What is the population of Sonyal?

Sonyal has a total population of 4,992, including 2,565 males and 2,427 females.

How many households are there in Sonyal?

There are 955 households in Sonyal.

What is the literacy rate in Sonyal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonyal is 59.92%. Male literacy is 67.13% and female literacy is 52.29%.