Indian Village Directory

Sonala Village

Sonala is an inhabited village in Balapur Taluka of Akola district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 529891, the Census 2011 record lists 598 people in 135 households and the reported area is 317.16 hectares. The local references include Balapur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balapur at about 40 km.

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Quick answer: Sonala is a village in Balapur Taluka, Akola district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 529891 and 598 people in 135 households.
Village Code529891
Population598
Households135
Area317.16 hectares
Nearest TownBalapur

Key Village Facts

Village
Sonala
Census Village Code
529891
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Akola
District Census Code
501
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Balapur
Sub-district Census Code
03990
CD Block
Balapur
Households
135
Population
598
Male Population
307
Female Population
291
Sex Ratio
947.88
Area
317.16 hectares
Area
3.17 sq km
Nearest Town
Balapur
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sonala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 598 people, 317.16 hectares of reported area and Balapur as the nearest town reference for Sonala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictAkola
TalukaBalapur
CD BlockBalapur
  • Sonala falls under Balapur Taluka in Akola district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 529891.
  • The record lists 598 people living in 135 households.
  • The reported village area is 317.16 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Balapur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density188.55 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.43 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.38%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share94.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonala in the official administrative record. Census village code 529891 and Balapur CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
501
Sub-district Census Code
03990
Village Census Code
529891
CD Block Code
0041
CD Block Name
Balapur

Location and Distance

Balapur is the nearest town listed for Sonala, about 40 km away. Akola is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Balapur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
40 km
District Headquarter
Akola
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Balapur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town
Balapur
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
317.16 hectares
Area
3.17 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 598 people in 135 households, with 307 male residents and 291 female residents. The average household size is 4.43, and SC share is 14.38% and ST share is 0% for Sonala. Population density works out to about 188.55 people per sq km.

Total Households
135
Total Population
598
Male Population
307
Female Population
291
Sex Ratio
947.88
Average Household Size
4.43
SC Population
86
SC Male Population
47
SC Female Population
39
SC Population Share
14.38
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonala list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonala include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sonala include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sonala include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonala is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 16 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonala show that net sown area is 273.44 hectares and irrigated land is 258.44 hectares (94.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
28.72 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
273.44
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
258.44

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonala

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 1 50%
State Bank of India 1 50%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 444502 Akola Balapur Wadegaon Wadegaon Main Road, Village and Post Office Wadegaon, Akola, Maharashtra, 444502
State Bank of India ATM 444109 Akola Balapur Paras Vidyutnagar, Paras, Akola, Maharashtra, 444109

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sonala village located?

Sonala is in Balapur Taluka of Akola district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Sonala village in?

Sonala village is in Akola district.

Which state is Sonala village in?

Sonala village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Sonala under?

Sonala comes under Balapur Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonala?

The Census village code of Sonala is 529891.

What is the population of Sonala village?

The village record lists 598 people and 135 households for Sonala.

How many households are in Sonala village?

The village record lists 135 households for Sonala.

What is the male and female population of Sonala?

The record lists 307 male residents and 291 female residents for Sonala.

What is the sex ratio of Sonala village?

The sex ratio of Sonala is 947.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonala village?

The reported geographical area of Sonala is 317.16 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonala village?

The approximate population density of Sonala is 188.55 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonala?

The nearest town listed for Sonala is Balapur, about 40 km away.

How far is Sonala from the district headquarters?

Sonala is about 40 km from Akola, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonala from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonala is about 40 km from Balapur, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonala?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sonala.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonala?

For Sonala, net sown area is 273.44 hectares and irrigated land is 258.44 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonala?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonala. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Sonala.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.