Aljapur - Barshi, Solapur

Aljapur is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Aljapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aljapur is 562147. The village covers a total geographical area of 632 hectares and falls under the 413406 pincode. Tuljapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Aljapur

As per Census 2011, Aljapur village has a total population of 1,046 people, consisting of 537 males and 509 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 711 literate and 335 illiterate residents. Additionally, 201 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Aljapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,046537509
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1146846
Scheduled Castes (SC)20110398
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population711399312
Illiterate Population335138197

Nearby Villages of Aljapur

Aljapur 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)
ShiradhonSouth-East1.57 km
MirzanpurWest2.61 km
RaulgaonNorth-West2.68 km
AmrutwadiEast2.70 km
KasariSouth-West3.30 km
SangamnerNorth3.34 km
DhekriNorth-East3.94 km
Masala Kh.South4.69 km
SindfalEast4.75 km
BhalgaonNorth-West5.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aljapur

Aljapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Usmanabad, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tuljapur to Aljapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Aljapur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aljapur

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

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

Health Facilities in Aljapur

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

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

FAQs about Aljapur

Where is Aljapur located?

Aljapur village is located in Barshi Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Aljapur?

Aljapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Aljapur?

The pincode of Aljapur is 413406.

What is the population of Aljapur?

Aljapur has a total population of 1,046, including 537 males and 509 females.

How many households are there in Aljapur?

There are 209 households in Aljapur.

What is the literacy rate in Aljapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aljapur is 67.97%. Male literacy is 74.30% and female literacy is 61.30%.