Chumb - Barshi, Solapur

Chumb is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Chumb village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chumb is 562013. The village covers a total geographical area of 958.52 hectares and falls under the 413409 pincode. Bhum is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Chumb 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 Chumb

According to the 2011 Census, Chumb village had a total population of 1,429 people, including 721 males and 708 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.06%, with male literacy at 82.12% and female literacy at 59.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Chumb

Chumb 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 Chumb

Chumb 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 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhum to Chumb is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Chumb is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chumb

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

Health Facilities in Chumb

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

FAQs about Chumb