Kumthe - Akkalkot, Solapur

Kumthe is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kumthe village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumthe is 562794. The village covers a total geographical area of 374.72 hectares and falls under the 413219 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Kumthe 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 Kumthe

According to the 2011 Census, Kumthe village had a total population of 792 people, including 401 males and 391 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.04%, with male literacy at 85.07% and female literacy at 56.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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 Population792401391
Child Population (0–6 yrs)914645
Scheduled Castes (SC)673334
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1064
Literate Population498302196
Illiterate Population29499195

Nearby Villages of Kumthe

Kumthe 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)
KorsegaonSouth2.15 km
BolkavatheNorth-West2.80 km
HattarsangSouth-West3.06 km
Kegaon BkEast3.16 km
Kegaon Kh.East4.04 km
MundhewadiSouth-East4.15 km
BarurWest4.69 km
SanjwadNorth4.93 km
KalkarjalSouth5.05 km
BandalgiNorth-West5.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumthe

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kumthe. The nearest railway station is Sulerjavalge, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Kumthe is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kumthe is about 36 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 Kumthe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kumthe

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kumthe

Where is Kumthe located?

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

What is the Village Panchayat of Kumthe?

Kumthe is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kumthe?

The pincode of Kumthe is 413219.

What is the population of Kumthe?

Kumthe had a total population of 792, including 401 males and 391 females.

How many households are there in Kumthe?

Kumthe had 134 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kumthe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumthe was 71.04%. Male literacy was 85.07% and female literacy was 56.65%.