Somnath village, Dahanu taluka | Pincode 401602

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ABHIJIT UMAPATI DESAK

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LGD code: 551672
Pincode: 401602
Post office: Dahanu Road
Population: 1,940
Households: 336
Literacy rate: 30.2%
Sex ratio: 962 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 939
Distance to district centre: 207 km
Distance to mandal centre: 263 km
Distance to Mumbai: 341 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 377 km
Nearest railway station: Sarwari · 13 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Minakshi Child Hospital · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Somnath compares

By population, Somnath ranks #63 of 172 villages in Dahanu mandal.

Literacy rate

30.2%

−16.1% vs mandal average

Somnath: 30.2%
Dahanu mandal: 46.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

962

−63 vs mandal average

Somnath: 962
Dahanu mandal: 1,025

Household size

people per home

5.8

+0.8 vs mandal average

Somnath: 5.8
Dahanu mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Somnath at a glance

Somnath is a village of 1,940 people in 336 households (Census 2011) in Dahanu taluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra, the 63rd-largest of 172 villages in Dahanu taluka. Literacy is 30%, 16 points below the taluka average of 46% and the sex ratio is 962 women per 1,000 men. It lies 207 km from the Palghar district centre, 40 km from Devlai, the nearest town, 13 km from Sarwari railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 401602, served by Dahanu Road post office; the LGD village code is 551672. The nearest hospital or health centre is Minakshi Child Hospital, 11 km away. The sarpanch is ABHIJIT UMAPATI DESAK, and the village votes in Igatpuri assembly constituency, represented by MLA Khoskar Hiraman Bhika. The population is estimated at 2,287 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Somnath · this village	1,940	30%	—
Somnath · Jalna	1,581	59%	0 km N
Bramhankheda · Jalna	429	62%	3.2 km SE
Jalna · Jalna	—	—	3.7 km E
Pirkalyan · Jalna	3,369	62%	3.8 km NW
Ramnagar · Ambad	940	53%	4.1 km S
Dharkalyan · Jalna	1,898	62%	4.8 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Somnath

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DAHANU
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 101
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 526.88
Irrigated area (ha): 387.86
Forest area (ha): 41.79

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Somnath

LGD code: 551672
Pincode: 401602
Post office: Dahanu Road
Population (Census 2011): 1,940
Population (projected 2026): 2,287
Households: 336
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 962
Literacy rate: 30.2%
Coordinates: 19.84409°N, 76.02929°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Nashik
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Igatpuri
Member of Parliament: Rajabhau Waje
Member of Legislative Assembly: Khoskar Hiraman Bhika
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ABHIJIT UMAPATI DESAK
Block / Mandal: Dahanu

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Palghar district level

Then & Now

Somnath — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,940

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,287

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

336

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

396

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,940Census 2011
Households: 336Census 2011
Literacy rate: 30.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 962 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,2872026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3962026 projection
Active job cards: 1,32,558MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 88,210MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Palghar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Palghar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Palghar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Rural Hospital Harusul
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Commerce

Shop · cheese
Le Fromage Artisanal Cheese
📍 247.7 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Somnath

Mandal centre

Dahanu · ≈ 263 km

≈ 9 h by car · 10 h 42 min by bike

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District centre

Palghar · ≈ 207 km

≈ 7 h 4 min by car · 8 h 24 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,604 people

Devlai · ≈ 40 km

≈ 1 h 21 min by car · 1 h 36 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai341 kmcapital
Hyderabad377 km
Bengaluru782 km
Chennai877 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationSarwari13 km
Bus stopKharpudi10 km
Hospital / PHCMinakshi Child Hospital11 km
ATM / bankMadhyawarti bank24 km
Petrol pumpPetrol pump33 km
CollegeJ.E.S. College, Jalna13 km
Police stationDY SP OFFICE35 km

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September 2026

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Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers

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Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers

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Maharashtra will provide immediate aid to drought-hit farmers, says Fadnavis

Reported by The Times of India.

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Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
The Indian Express16h ago
Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
The Federal16h ago
Maharashtra will provide immediate aid to drought-hit farmers, says Fadnavis
The Times of Indiayesterday
Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season
News On AIRyesterday
Crop Loss Surveys to Begin From Oct 5: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Deccan Chronicleyesterday
Maharashtra to survey crop losses next month, give aid to drought-hit farmers
India Todayyesterday

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People often ask about Somnath

What is the pincode of Somnath?

The pincode of Somnath, Dahanu taluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra is 401602. The post office is Dahanu Road.

Which post office delivers to Somnath?

Mail for Somnath is delivered through Dahanu Road post office, pincode 401602, in Dahanu taluka, Palghar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Somnath located?

Somnath is a village in Dahanu taluka of Palghar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Somnath as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Somnath village has a population of 1,940 across 336 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Somnath?

The current sarpanch of Somnath gram panchayat is ABHIJIT UMAPATI DESAK.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Somnath in?

Somnath falls under the Nashik Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Somnath in?

Somnath falls under the Igatpuri assembly constituency (AC #127) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Somnath?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Somnath village is 30.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Somnath?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Somnath village is 962 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Somnath?

The nearest health facility to Somnath is Rural Hospital Harusul (~271.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Somnath?

12 schemes currently match residents of Somnath, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Somnath from Palghar district centre?

Somnath is approximately 207 km (straight-line) from the centre of Palghar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Somnath?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Somnath village is 551672.

Which is the nearest town to Somnath?

Devlai (population 10,604, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 40 km from Somnath in a straight line.

How big is Somnath compared to other villages in Dahanu taluka?

Somnath ranks 63 of 172 villages in Dahanu taluka by Census 2011 population (1,940 residents).

How far is Somnath from Mumbai?

Somnath is about 341 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 444 km.

How far is Somnath from Hyderabad?

Somnath is about 377 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 490 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Somnath?

Sarwari is the nearest railway station to Somnath, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Somnath?

Kharpudi is the nearest bus stop to Somnath, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Somnath?

Minakshi Child Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Somnath, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Somnath?

Madhyawarti bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Somnath, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Somnath?

Petrol pump is the nearest petrol pump to Somnath, about 33 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 43 km.

Who is the MLA of Somnath?

Somnath falls under Igatpuri assembly constituency (AC 127). The sitting MLA is Khoskar Hiraman Bhika (NCP).

Who is the MP for Somnath?

Somnath is in Nashik Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rajabhau Waje (SHS(UBT)).

What is the population of Somnath in 2026?

Somnath is estimated at 2,287 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,940 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Somnath in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Somnath in Palghar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Somnath?

ABHIJIT UMAPATI DESAK is the sarpanch of Somnath gram panchayat, Dahanu taluka. See the sarpanch list of Dahanu taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-15
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)