Sonkire
About Sonkire
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sonkire village is 568445. Sonkire village is located in Kadegaon tehsil of Sangli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Kadegaon (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Sangli. As per 2009 stats, Sonkire village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 1161.65 hectares. Sonkire has a total population of 2,238 peoples, out of which male population is 1,101 while female population is 1,137. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1032 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sonkire village is 74.66% out of which 81.02% males and 68.51% females are literate. There are about 479 houses in sonkire village. Pincode of sonkire village locality is 415303.
When it comes to administration, Sonkire village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sonkire village comes under Palus-kadegaon Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sangli Lok Sabha constituency. Vita is nearest town to sonkire village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.
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Population of Sonkire
The population details of Sonkire cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,238 | 1,101 | 1,137 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 229 | 113 | 116 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 348 | 173 | 175 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,671 | 892 | 779 |
| Illiterate Population | 567 | 209 | 358 |
Connectivity of Sonkire
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sonkire
Where is Sonkire located?
Sonkire village is situated in Kadegaon Tehsil, within the Sangli district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonkire?
Sonkire serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Sonkire?
The pincode of Sonkire is 415303, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sonkire as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonkire is 2,238, with 1,101 males and 1,137 females.
How many households are there in Sonkire as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sonkire village has a total of 479 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sonkire as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonkire is 74.66%. The male literacy rate is 81.02%, while the female literacy rate is 68.51%.