Sonkhas - Mangrulpir, Washim

Sonkhas is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Jamb serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonkhas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonkhas is 530798. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.17 hectares and falls under the 444403 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Sonkhas

According to the 2011 Census, Sonkhas village had a total population of 3,764 people, including 1,876 males and 1,888 females, living in 798 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.84%, with male literacy at 96.98% and female literacy at 90.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Sonkhas

Sonkhas 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 Sonkhas

Sonkhas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaulka, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Sonkhas is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Sonkhas is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sonkhas

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

Health Facilities in Sonkhas

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

FAQs about Sonkhas