Sonke - Pandharpur, Solapur

Sonke is a village situated in the Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharpur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Sonke village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonke is 562343. The village covers a total geographical area of 1150 hectares and falls under the 413304 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Sonke

According to the 2011 Census, Sonke village had a total population of 3,463 people, including 1,803 males and 1,660 females, living in 674 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.32%, with male literacy at 82.87% and female literacy at 61.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 810, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonke

Sonke 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 Sonke

Sonke is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bohali, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Sonke is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Sonke 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 Sonke

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

Health Facilities in Sonke

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

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