Sonand
Sonand is a village located in Sangole tehsil of Solapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Sangole (tehsildar office) and 125km away from district headquarter Solapur. As per 2009 stats, Sonand village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Sonand unique in its vibrant Sangole-Solapur region. You’ll see Sonand’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 Sonand
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sonand is 562599. The village spans a total geographical area of 3053 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 413309. Sangole is nearest town to Sonand village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.
When it comes to local governance, Sonand 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 Sangole Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Madha Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Sonand
Population of Sonand
According to the 2011 Census, Sonand has a total population of about 6,318, with approximately 3,204 males and 3,114 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 872 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 789 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.21%, with male literacy at about 72.10% and female literacy near 60.15%. There are around 1,349 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sonand's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 6,318 | 3,204 | 3,114 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 872 | 468 | 404 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 789 | 397 | 392 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 4,183 | 2,310 | 1,873 |
Illiterate Population | 2,135 | 894 | 1,241 |
Connectivity of Sonand
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sonand. As per the 2011 stats, Sonand had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Sonand
Knowing the nearby villages of Sonand helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sonand.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sonand
- Where is Sonand located?
- Sonand village is situated in Sangole Tehsil, within the Solapur district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sonand?
- Sonand serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Sonand?
- The pincode of Sonand is 413309, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sonand as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sonand is 6,318, with 3,204 males and 3,114 females.
- How many households are there in Sonand as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sonand village has a total of 1,349 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sonand as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sonand is 66.21%. The male literacy rate is 72.10%, while the female literacy rate is 60.15%.