Sonke

Sonke is a village located in Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Pandharpur (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Solapur. As per 2009 stats, Sonke village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Sonke unique in its vibrant Pandharpur-Solapur region. You’ll see Sonke’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sonke

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonke is 562343. The village spans a total geographical area of 1150 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 413304. Pandharpur is nearest town to Sonke village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sonke village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pandharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Solapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sonke

Population of Sonke

According to the 2011 Census, Sonke has a total population of about 3,463, with approximately 1,803 males and 1,660 females. The sex ratio is around 920 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 475 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 810 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 46. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.40%, with male literacy at about 70.83% and female literacy near 53.25%. There are around 674 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sonke's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sonke

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sonke. As per the 2011 stats, Sonke had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sonke

Knowing the nearby villages of Sonke helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sonke.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonke