Banajgol - Akkalkot, Solapur

Banajgol is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Banajgol village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banajgol is 562884. The village covers a total geographical area of 1016 hectares and falls under the 413216 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Banajgol 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 Banajgol

According to the 2011 Census, Banajgol village had a total population of 1,828 people, including 938 males and 890 females, living in 349 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.72%, with male literacy at 78.75% and female literacy at 62.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Banajgol

Banajgol 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 Banajgol

Public transport in the Banajgol is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nagansur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Banajgol is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Banajgol is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banajgol

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

Health Facilities in Banajgol

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

FAQs about Banajgol