Babalad - Akkalkot, Solapur

Babalad is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Bablad serves as the Village Panchayat for Babalad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babalad is 562922. The village covers a total geographical area of 1484.39 hectares and falls under the 413220 pincode. Dudhani is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Babalad

According to the 2011 Census, Babalad village had a total population of 1,835 people, including 922 males and 913 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.26%, with male literacy at 76.10% and female literacy at 50.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Babalad

Babalad 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 Babalad

Babalad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Boroti, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dudhani to Babalad is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Babalad is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babalad

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

Health Facilities in Babalad

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

FAQs about Babalad