Somthana

Somthana is a village located in Karanja tehsil of Washim district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Karanja (tehsildar office) and 77km away from district headquarter Washim. As per 2009 stats, Somthana village is also a gram panchayat.

Somthana has its own place in the vibrant Washim region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Somthana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Somthana is 530959. The village spans a total geographical area of 675 hectares. Karanja is nearest town to Somthana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

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Population of Somthana

Below is a concise population overview of Somthana as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 975 502 473
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 114 57 57
Scheduled Castes (SC) 244 126 118
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 54 29 25
Literate Population 707 392 315
Illiterate Population 268 110 158

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Somthana village:

  • The total population of Somthana village is around 975, including approximately 502 males and 473 females, with a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 114 children aged 0–6 years in Somthana village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Somthana village has 244 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 54 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Somthana village is about 72.51%, with male literacy at 78.09% and female literacy at 66.60%.
  • There are around 209 households in Somthana village.

Connectivity of Somthana

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Somthana

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Somthana

Where is Somthana located?
Somthana village is situated in Karanja Tehsil, within the Washim district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Somthana?
Somthana serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Somthana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Somthana is 975, with 502 males and 473 females.
How many households are there in Somthana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Somthana village has a total of 209 households.
What is the literacy rate in Somthana as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Somthana is 72.51%. The male literacy rate is 78.09%, while the female literacy rate is 66.60%.