Balewadi - Barshi, Solapur

Balewadi is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Balewadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balewadi is 562070. The village covers a total geographical area of 619.49 hectares and falls under the 413401 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Balewadi 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 Balewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Balewadi village had a total population of 537 people, including 284 males and 253 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.26%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 71.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Balewadi

Balewadi 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 Balewadi

Public transport in the Balewadi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Uplai, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Balewadi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Balewadi is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balewadi

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

Health Facilities in Balewadi

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

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