Kalappawadi - Akkalkot, Solapur

Kalappawadi is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kalappawadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalappawadi is 562913. The village covers a total geographical area of 1139.15 hectares and falls under the 413216 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kalappawadi 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 Kalappawadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalappawadi village had a total population of 2,016 people, including 1,033 males and 983 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.26%, with male literacy at 74.07% and female literacy at 50.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalappawadi

Kalappawadi 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 Kalappawadi

Kalappawadi 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 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Kalappawadi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kalappawadi is about 58 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 Kalappawadi

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

Health Facilities in Kalappawadi

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

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