Somawas - Bhadesar, Chittorgarh

Somawas is a village situated in the Bhadesar tehsil of Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from Bhadesar and around 45 km from Chittaurgarh. Napawali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Somawas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somawas is 101319. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.59 hectares and falls under the 312603 pincode. Nimbahera is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Somawas

According to the 2011 Census, Somawas village had a total population of 881 people, including 448 males and 433 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.78%, with male literacy at 62.66% and female literacy at 27.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Somawas

Somawas 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 Somawas

Somawas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bari Sadri, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimbahera to Somawas is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chittaurgarh to Somawas is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somawas

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

Health Facilities in Somawas

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

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