Sonat - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Sonat is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Sonat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonat is 562993. The village covers a total geographical area of 347 hectares and falls under the 412806 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

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

Population of Sonat

As per Census 2011, Sonat village has a total population of 243 people, consisting of 105 males and 138 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 1,314 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 139 literate and 104 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonat

Sonat 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 Sonat

Sonat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Sonat is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Sonat is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonat

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

Health Facilities in Sonat

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

FAQs about Sonat