Fulwadi - Tuljapur, Dharashiv

Fulwadi is a village situated in the Tuljapur tehsil of Dharashiv district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 49 km from Tuljapur and around 60 km from Osmanabad. Fulwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fulwadi is 561597. The village covers a total geographical area of 877 hectares and falls under the 413602 pincode. Tuljapur is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Fulwadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Fulwadi

As per Census 2011, Fulwadi village has a total population of 1,178 people, consisting of 608 males and 570 females. The village has 249 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 763 literate and 415 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Fulwadi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,178608570
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1608377
Scheduled Castes (SC)1115556
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population763442321
Illiterate Population415166249

Nearby Villages of Fulwadi

Fulwadi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AndurNorth-West3.53 km
KhudawadiSouth3.64 km
DhangarwadiWest4.65 km
SaratiSouth-West5.11 km
ShirgapurWest5.77 km
WagdariSouth-East6.35 km
GujnurSouth-East6.36 km
BabhalgaonSouth-West6.54 km
YedolaSouth-East6.67 km
ManewadiNorth6.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Fulwadi

Fulwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hotgi, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tuljapur to Fulwadi is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Osmanabad to Fulwadi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fulwadi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Fulwadi village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Fulwadi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Fulwadi village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Fulwadi

Where is Fulwadi located?

Fulwadi village is located in Tuljapur Tehsil, Dharashiv district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Fulwadi?

Fulwadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Fulwadi?

The pincode of Fulwadi is 413602.

What is the population of Fulwadi?

Fulwadi has a total population of 1,178, including 608 males and 570 females.

How many households are there in Fulwadi?

There are 249 households in Fulwadi.

What is the literacy rate in Fulwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Fulwadi is 64.77%. Male literacy is 72.70% and female literacy is 56.32%.