Sogaon - Karmala, Solapur

Sogaon is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 136 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Sogaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sogaon is 561791. The village covers a total geographical area of 1880.9 hectares and falls under the 413206 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sogaon

According to the 2011 Census, Sogaon village had a total population of 2,533 people, including 1,319 males and 1,214 females, living in 519 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.23%, with male literacy at 83.87% and female literacy at 65.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Sogaon

Sogaon 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 Sogaon

Public transport in the Sogaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Washimbe, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Sogaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Sogaon is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sogaon

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

Health Facilities in Sogaon

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

FAQs about Sogaon