Solankur - Radhanagari, Kolhapur

Solankur is a village situated in the Radhanagari tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Radhanagari and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Solankur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solankur is 567650. The village covers a total geographical area of 414 hectares and falls under the 416212 pincode. Murgud is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Solankur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Radhanagari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Solankur

According to the 2011 Census, Solankur village had a total population of 2,714 people, including 1,391 males and 1,323 females, living in 579 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.46%, with male literacy at 94.46% and female literacy at 80.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 293.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Solankur

Solankur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Solankur

Solankur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon Road, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murgud to Solankur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Solankur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Solankur

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

Health Facilities in Solankur

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

FAQs about Solankur