Sounde - Karmala, Solapur
Sounde is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Sounde village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sounde is 561858. The village covers a total geographical area of 1365 hectares and falls under the 413202 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Sounde 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 Sounde
As per Census 2011, Sounde village has a total population of 1,346 people, consisting of 723 males and 623 females. The village has 311 households and a sex ratio of 861 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 810 literate and 536 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sounde are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,346 | 723 | 623 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 160 | 95 | 65 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 127 | 70 | 57 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 810 | 490 | 320 |
| Illiterate Population | 536 | 233 | 303 |
Nearby Villages of Sounde
Sounde is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sounde
Sounde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Sounde.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Sounde is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Sounde is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sounde
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sounde village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Sounde
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sounde village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sounde
Where is Sounde located?
Sounde village is located in Karmala Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sounde?
Sounde is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Sounde?
The pincode of Sounde is 413202.
What is the population of Sounde?
Sounde has a total population of 1,346, including 723 males and 623 females.
How many households are there in Sounde?
There are 311 households in Sounde.
What is the literacy rate in Sounde?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sounde is 60.18%. Male literacy is 67.77% and female literacy is 51.36%.