Indian Village Directory

Sonkhed Village

Sonkhed is an inhabited village in Nilanga Taluka of Latur district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 560815, the Census 2011 record lists 1,515 people in 312 households and the reported area is 525.53 hectares. The local references include Nilanga CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nilanga at about 9 km.

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Quick answer: Sonkhed is a village in Nilanga Taluka, Latur district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 560815 and 1,515 people in 312 households.
Village Code560815
Population1,515
Households312
Area525.53 hectares
Nearest TownNilanga

Key Village Facts

Village
Sonkhed
Census Village Code
560815
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Latur
District Census Code
524
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nilanga
Sub-district Census Code
04233
CD Block
Nilanga
Households
312
Population
1,515
Male Population
798
Female Population
717
Sex Ratio
898.5
Area
525.53 hectares
Area
5.26 sq km
Nearest Town
Nilanga
Nearest Town Distance
9 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sonkhed at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,515 people, 525.53 hectares of reported area and Nilanga as the nearest town reference for Sonkhed, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictLatur
TalukaNilanga
CD BlockNilanga
  • Sonkhed falls under Nilanga Taluka in Latur district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 560815.
  • The record lists 1,515 people living in 312 households.
  • The reported village area is 525.53 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nilanga.
  • 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 Density288.28 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.86 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.4%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.46%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share97.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonkhed in the official administrative record. Census village code 560815 and Nilanga CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
524
Sub-district Census Code
04233
Village Census Code
560815
CD Block Code
0284
CD Block Name
Nilanga

Location and Distance

Nilanga is the nearest town listed for Sonkhed, about 9 km away. Latur is listed as the district headquarters at about 69 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nilanga
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Latur
Distance from District Headquarter
69 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nilanga
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town
Nilanga
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
525.53 hectares
Area
5.26 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,515 people in 312 households, with 798 male residents and 717 female residents. The average household size is 4.86, and SC share is 13.4% and ST share is 0.46% for Sonkhed. Population density works out to about 288.28 people per sq km.

Total Households
312
Total Population
1,515
Male Population
798
Female Population
717
Sex Ratio
898.5
Average Household Size
4.86
SC Population
203
SC Male Population
102
SC Female Population
101
SC Population Share
13.4
ST Population
7
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
4
ST Population Share
0.46
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonkhed list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
5
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sonkhed. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonkhed include hand pump water and river or canal 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
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 Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
9.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Other District Road
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 Sonkhed include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonkhed is reported as 11 hours per day in summer and 11 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
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonkhed show that reported agricultural commodities include Jaggery, net sown area is 465.45 hectares and irrigated land is 451.85 hectares (97.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Manufacturers Commodities First
Jaggery
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
50.63
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
9.45 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
465.45
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
13.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
451.85
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
4 hectares

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 Sonkhed

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
10
Banks in Matched Records
7
Matched PINs
4

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 7 70%
CRM 3 30%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 40%
Axis Bank Limited 1 10%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 10%
Punjab National Bank 1 10%
Bank of Maharashtra 1 10%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 413521 Latur Nilanga Nilanga (M CL) Indra Chowk Nilanga. Shop No-1 Near Khadim Pan Shop, Latur, Maharashtra, 413521
Bank of Maharashtra CRM 413522 Latur Nilanga Nilanga (M CL) S. T. Stand Road Gomsale Building, 1st Floor Nilanga, Latur, Maharashtra, 413522
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 413121 Latur Nilanga Nilanga (M CL) Letur Bidar Road, Nilanga, Dist. Latur, Maharashtra - 413121 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Plot No. 1/4-191, Sr. No. 14, Z…
Punjab National Bank ATM 413607 Latur Nilanga Kasarshirshi Building Kasarshirshi Gramapanchayat, Latur, Maharashtra, 413607
State Bank of India ATM 413521 Latur Nilanga Nilanga (M CL) Datta Nagar Raju Building, Latur, Maharashtra, 413521
Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited CRM 413521 Latur Nilanga Nilanga (M CL) Panchal Colony Plot No 10 Sr No 296/Kh H No 1/3/568 Nilanga, Latur, Maharashtra, 413521
State Bank of India ATM 413522 Latur Nilanga Aurad (Sha) Nilanga Taluka Main Road, Near Bus Stop, Latur, Maharashtra, 413522
State Bank of India ATM 413607 Latur Nilanga Usturi Main Road Usturi, Teh.nilanga, Latur, Maharashtra, 413607

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 Sonkhed village located?

Sonkhed is in Nilanga Taluka of Latur district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Sonkhed village in?

Sonkhed village is in Latur district.

Which state is Sonkhed village in?

Sonkhed village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Sonkhed under?

Sonkhed comes under Nilanga Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonkhed?

The Census village code of Sonkhed is 560815.

What is the population of Sonkhed village?

The village record lists 1,515 people and 312 households for Sonkhed.

How many households are in Sonkhed village?

The village record lists 312 households for Sonkhed.

What is the male and female population of Sonkhed?

The record lists 798 male residents and 717 female residents for Sonkhed.

What is the sex ratio of Sonkhed village?

The sex ratio of Sonkhed is 898.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonkhed village?

The reported geographical area of Sonkhed is 525.53 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonkhed village?

The approximate population density of Sonkhed is 288.28 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonkhed?

The nearest town listed for Sonkhed is Nilanga, about 9 km away.

How far is Sonkhed from the district headquarters?

Sonkhed is about 69 km from Latur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonkhed from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonkhed is about 9 km from Nilanga, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonkhed?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Sonkhed.

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

For Sonkhed, reported agricultural commodities include Jaggery, net sown area is 465.45 hectares and irrigated land is 451.85 hectares.

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

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonkhed. These records include 7 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 Sonkhed.

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.