Songaon - Murbad, Thane
Songaon is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Songaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Songaon is 553185. The village covers a total geographical area of 563 hectares and falls under the 421402 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.
Songaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murbad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Songaon
According to the 2011 Census, Songaon village had a total population of 790 people, including 397 males and 393 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.24%, with male literacy at 81.09% and female literacy at 61.22%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 790 | 397 | 393 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 98 | 48 | 50 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 182 | 92 | 90 |
| Literate Population | 493 | 283 | 210 |
| Illiterate Population | 297 | 114 | 183 |
Nearby Villages of Songaon
Songaon 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 Songaon
Public transport in the Songaon is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Songaon is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Songaon is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Songaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Songaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Songaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Songaon 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 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Songaon
Where is Songaon located?
Songaon village is located in Murbad Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the Village Panchayat of Songaon?
Songaon is its own Village Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Songaon?
The pincode of Songaon is 421402.
What is the population of Songaon?
Songaon had a total population of 790, including 397 males and 393 females.
How many households are there in Songaon?
Songaon had 175 households.
What is the literacy rate in Songaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Songaon was 71.24%. Male literacy was 81.09% and female literacy was 61.22%.