Somawat - Rishabhdeo, Udaipur

Somawat is a village situated in the Rishabhdeo tehsil of Udaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rishabhdeo and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Udaipur. Somawat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Somawat is 107618. The village covers a total geographical area of 1590 hectares and falls under the 313802 pincode. Dungarpur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Somawat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Somawat

According to the 2011 Census, Somawat village had a total population of 3,887 people, including 2,010 males and 1,877 females, living in 702 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.16%, with male literacy at 77.36% and female literacy at 52.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,679.

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

Nearby Villages of Somawat

Somawat 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 Somawat

Public transport in the Somawat is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Semari, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dungarpur to Somawat is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Udaipur to Somawat is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Somawat

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

Health Facilities in Somawat

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

FAQs about Somawat