Ghari - Barshi, Solapur

Ghari is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Ghari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghari is 562044. The village covers a total geographical area of 785.77 hectares and falls under the 413404 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Ghari 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 Ghari

As per Census 2011, Ghari village has a total population of 2,213 people, consisting of 1,156 males and 1,057 females. The village has 469 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 244 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,522 literate and 691 illiterate residents. Additionally, 471 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2131,1561,057
Child Population (0–6 yrs)244142102
Scheduled Castes (SC)471248223
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642
Literate Population1,522872650
Illiterate Population691284407

Nearby Villages of Ghari

Ghari 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)
PuriSouth-West2.36 km
DhanoreWest3.30 km
JahanpurSouth-East3.36 km
PathariNorth-West3.74 km
PangriEast3.92 km
MamdapurSouth4.23 km
DhotreSouth-West4.84 km
BabhulgaonWest5.59 km
KuslambWest5.84 km
Borgaon [kh]North-West6.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghari

Ghari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pangri, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 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 Ghari is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Ghari is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ghari

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

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

FAQs about Ghari

Where is Ghari located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Ghari?

Ghari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ghari?

The pincode of Ghari is 413404.

What is the population of Ghari?

Ghari has a total population of 2,213, including 1,156 males and 1,057 females.

How many households are there in Ghari?

There are 469 households in Ghari.

What is the literacy rate in Ghari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghari is 68.78%. Male literacy is 75.43% and female literacy is 61.49%.