Soholi - Kadegaon, Sangli
Soholi is a village situated in the Kadegaon tehsil of Sangli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kadegaon and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sangli. Saholi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soholi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Soholi is 568478. The village covers a total geographical area of 911 hectares and falls under the 415305 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Soholi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Palus-kadegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sangli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Soholi
As per Census 2011, Soholi village has a total population of 2,751 people, consisting of 1,353 males and 1,398 females. The village has 609 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 311 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,886 literate and 865 illiterate residents. Additionally, 238 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Soholi are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,751 | 1,353 | 1,398 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 311 | 152 | 159 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 238 | 113 | 125 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,886 | 1,028 | 858 |
| Illiterate Population | 865 | 325 | 540 |
Nearby Villages of Soholi
Soholi 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Saspade | North | 2.61 km |
| Chikhali | East | 2.73 km |
| Nimsod | West | 2.92 km |
| Belavade | North-West | 3.29 km |
| Kadepur | South | 3.95 km |
| Tondoli | North-East | 4.17 km |
| Amrapur | East | 4.78 km |
| Kadegaon | South-West | 5.00 km |
| Shivajinagar (nhavi) | West | 5.04 km |
| Renusewadi | West | 5.06 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Soholi
Soholi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karad, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Soholi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sangli to Soholi 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 Soholi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Soholi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Soholi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Soholi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Soholi
Where is Soholi located?
Soholi village is located in Kadegaon Tehsil, Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Soholi?
The Gram Panchayat of Soholi is Saholi.
What is the pincode of Soholi?
The pincode of Soholi is 415305.
What is the population of Soholi?
Soholi has a total population of 2,751, including 1,353 males and 1,398 females.
How many households are there in Soholi?
There are 609 households in Soholi.
What is the literacy rate in Soholi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soholi is 68.56%. Male literacy is 75.98% and female literacy is 61.37%.