Sonarwadi village, Chandgad taluka | Pincode 416509

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LGD code: 568072
Pincode: 416509
Post office: Chandgad
Population: 884
Households: 138
Literacy rate: 52.4%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 521

Census 2011 · in context

How Sonarwadi compares

By population, Sonarwadi ranks #85 of 155 villages in Chandgad mandal.

Literacy rate

52.4%

−13.0% vs mandal average

Sonarwadi: 52.4%
Chandgad mandal: 65.4%
Kolhapur district: 72.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,000

−19 vs mandal average

Sonarwadi: 1,000
Chandgad mandal: 1,019

Household size

people per home

6.4

+1.6 vs mandal average

Sonarwadi: 6.4
Chandgad mandal: 4.8

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

Sonarwadi at a glance

Sonarwadi is a village of 884 people in 138 households (Census 2011) in Chandgad taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, the 85th-largest of 155 villages in Chandgad taluka. Literacy is 52%, 13 points below the taluka average of 65% and the sex ratio is 1,000 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 416509, served by Chandgad post office; the LGD village code is 568072. The village votes in Chandgad assembly constituency, represented by MLA Shivaji Shattupa Patil. The population is estimated at 1,042 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Sonarwadi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 1
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: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Gadhinglaj
Distance to nearest town (km): 39
Distance to district HQ (km): 110
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 35
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 367
Irrigated area (ha): 312
Forest area (ha): 2

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

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Key facts — Sonarwadi

LGD code: 568072
Pincode: 416509
Post office: Chandgad
Population (Census 2011): 884
Population (projected 2026): 1,042
Households: 138
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 52.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kolhapur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chandgad
Member of Parliament: Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj
Member of Legislative Assembly: Shivaji Shattupa Patil
Block / Mandal: Chandgad
Nearest bank: State Bank of India (14.3 km)

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 Kolhapur district level

Then & Now

Sonarwadi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

884

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,042

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

138

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

163

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: 884Census 2011
Households: 138Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0422026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1632026 projection
Active job cards: 50,606MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 20,704MGNREGA · 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 · Kolhapur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kolhapur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kolhapur 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Chandgad mandal

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Restaurant
Hotel Durga Prasad
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Bank
State Bank of India
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
ಬೆಲ್ಲದ ಬಾಗೇವಾಡಿ
📍 21.2 km awayOSM
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September 2026

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Maharashtra to issue drought relief order for farmers tomorrow: Fadnavis

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Kharif crop gone, rabi in doubt: Why Maharashtra farmers are distressed

Reported by The Times of India.

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Maharashtra Agriculture Minister orders immediate crop damage assessment while closely monitoring drought | Akashvani News

Reported by newsonair.gov.in.

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Maharashtra to issue drought relief order for farmers tomorrow: Fadnavis
ChiniMandi22h ago
Kharif crop gone, rabi in doubt: Why Maharashtra farmers are distressed
The Times of Indiayesterday
Maharashtra Agriculture Minister orders immediate crop damage assessment while closely monitoring drought | Akashvani News
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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis assures comprehensive assistance to farmers amid drought-like situation
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Maharashtra faces 17% rainfall deficit as monsoon withdrawal likely from October 5
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Women Farmers in India: Maharashtra’s Law and the Recognition Gap
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What is the pincode of Sonarwadi?

The pincode of Sonarwadi, Chandgad taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra is 416509. The post office is Chandgad.

Which post office delivers to Sonarwadi?

Mail for Sonarwadi is delivered through Chandgad post office, pincode 416509, in Chandgad taluka, Kolhapur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Sonarwadi located?

Sonarwadi is a village in Chandgad taluka of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Sonarwadi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sonarwadi village has a population of 884 across 138 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sonarwadi in?

Sonarwadi falls under the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #47) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sonarwadi in?

Sonarwadi falls under the Chandgad assembly constituency (AC #271) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Sonarwadi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sonarwadi village is 52.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Sonarwadi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sonarwadi village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sonarwadi?

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

What is the LGD code of Sonarwadi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sonarwadi village is 568072.

How big is Sonarwadi compared to other villages in Chandgad taluka?

Sonarwadi ranks 85 of 155 villages in Chandgad taluka by Census 2011 population (884 residents).

Who is the MLA of Sonarwadi?

Sonarwadi falls under Chandgad assembly constituency (AC 271). The sitting MLA is Shivaji Shattupa Patil (IND).

Who is the MP for Sonarwadi?

Sonarwadi is in Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj (INC).

What is the population of Sonarwadi in 2026?

Sonarwadi is estimated at 1,042 people in 2026, up about 18% from 884 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Sonarwadi 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; Sonarwadi in Kolhapur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-24
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)