Dahitanewadi - Akkalkot, Solapur

Dahitanewadi is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Dahitanewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahitanewadi is 562830. The village covers a total geographical area of 650 hectares and falls under the 413226 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Dahitanewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Dahitanewadi village had a total population of 689 people, including 368 males and 321 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.67%, with male literacy at 84.42% and female literacy at 62.08%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population689368321
Child Population (0–6 yrs)704723
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population456271185
Illiterate Population23397136

Nearby Villages of Dahitanewadi

Dahitanewadi 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChapalgaonwadiNorth-West2.42 km
KarjalWest3.16 km
KonhaliSouth-West3.48 km
HasapurSouth-East3.87 km
DahitaneEast4.15 km
ChappalgaonNorth-East4.51 km
ByagehalliSouth5.86 km
TirthNorth-West5.99 km
ValsangWest6.30 km
HalchincholiSouth-West6.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dahitanewadi

Dahitanewadi 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 18.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Dahitanewadi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Dahitanewadi is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahitanewadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dahitanewadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dahitanewadi

Where is Dahitanewadi located?

Dahitanewadi village is located in Akkalkot Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dahitanewadi?

Dahitanewadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dahitanewadi?

The pincode of Dahitanewadi is 413226.

What is the population of Dahitanewadi?

Dahitanewadi had a total population of 689, including 368 males and 321 females.

How many households are there in Dahitanewadi?

Dahitanewadi had 137 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dahitanewadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dahitanewadi was 73.67%. Male literacy was 84.42% and female literacy was 62.08%.