Indian Village Directory

Somalpur Village

Somalpur is an inhabited village in Arjuni Morgaon Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 538176, the Census 2011 record lists 773 people in 184 households and the reported area is 390.16 hectares. The local references include Arjuni Morgaon CD Block and the nearest town reference is Desaiganj at about 50 km.

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Quick answer: Somalpur is a village in Arjuni Morgaon Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 538176 and 773 people in 184 households.
Village Code538176
Population773
Households184
Area390.16 hectares
Nearest TownDesaiganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Somalpur
Census Village Code
538176
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gondiya
District Census Code
507
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Arjuni Morgaon
Sub-district Census Code
04050
CD Block
Arjuni Morgaon
Households
184
Population
773
Male Population
388
Female Population
385
Sex Ratio
992.27
Area
390.16 hectares
Area
3.9 sq km
Nearest Town
Desaiganj
Nearest Town Distance
50 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Somalpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 773 people, 390.16 hectares of reported area and Desaiganj as the nearest town reference for Somalpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGondiya
CD BlockArjuni Morgaon
  • Somalpur falls under Arjuni Morgaon Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 538176.
  • The record lists 773 people living in 184 households.
  • The reported village area is 390.16 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Desaiganj.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density198.12 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.2 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share4.66%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share29.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Somalpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 538176 and Arjuni Morgaon CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
507
Sub-district Census Code
04050
Village Census Code
538176
CD Block Code
0101
CD Block Name
Arjuni Morgaon

Location and Distance

Desaiganj is the nearest town listed for Somalpur, about 50 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 85 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Arjuni Morgaon
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from District Headquarter
85 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Desaiganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town
Desaiganj
Distance from Nearest Town
50 km
Total Geographical Area
390.16 hectares
Area
3.9 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 773 people in 184 households, with 388 male residents and 385 female residents. The average household size is 4.2, and SC share is 4.66% and ST share is 0% for Somalpur. Population density works out to about 198.12 people per sq km.

Total Households
184
Total Population
773
Male Population
388
Female Population
385
Sex Ratio
992.27
Average Household Size
4.2
SC Population
36
SC Male Population
19
SC Female Population
17
SC Population Share
4.66
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Somalpur list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Somalpur include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.02 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Somalpur 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 Somalpur 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 Somalpur show that net sown area is 145.99 hectares and irrigated land is 42.99 hectares (29.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
77.67 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
19.49
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
145.99 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
145.99
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
103 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
42.99
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
103 hectares

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Somalpur village located?

Somalpur is in Arjuni Morgaon Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Somalpur village in?

Somalpur village is in Gondiya district.

Which state is Somalpur village in?

Somalpur village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Somalpur under?

Somalpur comes under Arjuni Morgaon Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Somalpur?

The Census village code of Somalpur is 538176.

What is the population of Somalpur village?

The village record lists 773 people and 184 households for Somalpur.

How many households are in Somalpur village?

The village record lists 184 households for Somalpur.

What is the male and female population of Somalpur?

The record lists 388 male residents and 385 female residents for Somalpur.

What is the sex ratio of Somalpur village?

The sex ratio of Somalpur is 992.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Somalpur village?

The reported geographical area of Somalpur is 390.16 hectares.

What is the population density of Somalpur village?

The approximate population density of Somalpur is 198.12 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Somalpur?

The nearest town listed for Somalpur is Desaiganj, about 50 km away.

How far is Somalpur from the district headquarters?

Somalpur is about 85 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Somalpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Somalpur is about 12 km from Arjuni Morgaon, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Somalpur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Somalpur.

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

For Somalpur, net sown area is 145.99 hectares and irrigated land is 42.99 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Somalpur.

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.