Kalkarjal - Akkalkot, Solapur

Kalkarjal is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kalkarjal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkarjal is 562801. The village covers a total geographical area of 681 hectares and falls under the 413219 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Kalkarjal 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 Kalkarjal

According to the 2011 Census, Kalkarjal village had a total population of 1,551 people, including 805 males and 746 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.84%, with male literacy at 76.63% and female literacy at 58.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 756, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalkarjal

Kalkarjal 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 Kalkarjal

Kalkarjal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tadwal, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Kalkarjal is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kalkarjal is about 40 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 Kalkarjal

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

Health Facilities in Kalkarjal

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

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