Chare - Barshi, Solapur

Chare is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Chare village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chare is 562032. The village covers a total geographical area of 1258 hectares and falls under the 413409 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chare 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 Chare

According to the 2011 Census, Chare village had a total population of 1,878 people, including 995 males and 883 females, living in 424 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.61%, with male literacy at 89.13% and female literacy at 69.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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 Population1,878995883
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18111269
Scheduled Castes (SC)272135137
Scheduled Tribes (ST)413
Literate Population1,351787564
Illiterate Population527208319

Nearby Villages of Chare

Chare 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)
WalwadNorth-East2.11 km
Borgaon [kh]South-West3.40 km
Dhamangaon (a)North-West3.58 km
BangarwadiNorth-East4.33 km
MasobachiwadiNorth4.33 km
PathariSouth4.73 km
Kalambawadi (a)West4.96 km
ChumbNorth-West6.40 km
BabhulgaonSouth-West6.63 km
KadaknathwadiNorth6.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chare

Chare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuslamb, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Chare is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Chare is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chare

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chare

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

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

FAQs about Chare

Where is Chare located?

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

What is the Village Panchayat of Chare?

Chare is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chare?

The pincode of Chare is 413409.

What is the population of Chare?

Chare had a total population of 1,878, including 995 males and 883 females.

How many households are there in Chare?

Chare had 424 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chare?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chare was 79.61%. Male literacy was 89.13% and female literacy was 69.29%.