Sogaon - Shahapur, Thane

Sogaon is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Sogaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sogaon is 552862. The village covers a total geographical area of 453.66 hectares and falls under the 421403 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.

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

Population of Sogaon

According to the 2011 Census, Sogaon village had a total population of 1,511 people, including 751 males and 760 females, living in 320 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.04%, with male literacy at 93.27% and female literacy at 67.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Sogaon

Sogaon 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 Sogaon

Public transport in the Sogaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Sogaon is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Sogaon is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sogaon

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

Health Facilities in Sogaon

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

FAQs about Sogaon