Barhanpur - Akkalkot, Solapur
Barhanpur is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Barhanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhanpur is 562862. The village covers a total geographical area of 793 hectares and falls under the 413226 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Barhanpur 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 Barhanpur
As per Census 2011, Barhanpur village has a total population of 2,737 people, consisting of 1,379 males and 1,358 females. The village has 518 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 382 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,803 literate and 934 illiterate residents. Additionally, 438 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barhanpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,737 | 1,379 | 1,358 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 382 | 198 | 184 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 438 | 241 | 197 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 1,803 | 992 | 811 |
| Illiterate Population | 934 | 387 | 547 |
Nearby Villages of Barhanpur
Barhanpur 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dombar-jawalge | North-West | 3.08 km |
| Chappalgaon | South-East | 3.09 km |
| Hannur | North-East | 3.52 km |
| Akatnal | North | 3.75 km |
| Bavkarwadi | East | 4.35 km |
| Tirth | West | 4.51 km |
| Chapalgaonwadi | South-West | 4.87 km |
| Nanhegaon | North | 4.95 km |
| Boregaon | North-West | 5.29 km |
| Pitapur | North | 5.76 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Barhanpur
Barhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tilati, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Barhanpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Barhanpur is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Barhanpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barhanpur 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 | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Barhanpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barhanpur 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 Barhanpur
Where is Barhanpur located?
Barhanpur village is located in Akkalkot Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barhanpur?
Barhanpur is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Barhanpur?
The pincode of Barhanpur is 413226.
What is the population of Barhanpur?
Barhanpur has a total population of 2,737, including 1,379 males and 1,358 females.
How many households are there in Barhanpur?
There are 518 households in Barhanpur.
What is the literacy rate in Barhanpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barhanpur is 65.88%. Male literacy is 71.94% and female literacy is 59.72%.