Somnala Village - Wani, Yavatmal

Somnala is a village situated in the Wani tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wani and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Nimbhala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somnala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somnala is 543955. The village covers a total geographical area of 505.96 hectares and falls under the 445304 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Somnala

As per Census 2011, Somnala village has a total population of 729 people, consisting of 362 males and 367 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 543 literate and 186 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 166 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Somnala are given below:

Nearby Villages of Somnala

Somnala 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 Somnala

Somnala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wani, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Somnala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Somnala is about 105 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 Somnala

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

Health Facilities in Somnala

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

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