Gholvewadi - Barshi, Solapur

Gholvewadi is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Gholvewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gholvewadi is 562050. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 413404 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Gholvewadi 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 Gholvewadi

As per Census 2011, Gholvewadi village has a total population of 851 people, consisting of 465 males and 386 females. The village has 205 households and a sex ratio of 830 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 541 literate and 310 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population851465386
Child Population (0–6 yrs)925735
Scheduled Castes (SC)382117
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1587
Literate Population541347194
Illiterate Population310118192

Nearby Villages of Gholvewadi

Gholvewadi 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)
ChincholiWest1.55 km
PandhariNorth-West2.97 km
PangriWest4.45 km
BhanasgaonSouth-East4.84 km
YedsiEast5.02 km
JahanpurSouth-West6.05 km
KariSouth6.49 km
SonegaonSouth-East6.72 km
ChorakhaliNorth6.91 km
KumalwadiEast7.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gholvewadi

Gholvewadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pangri, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Gholvewadi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Gholvewadi is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gholvewadi

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

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

Health Facilities in Gholvewadi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gholvewadi 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 Gholvewadi

Where is Gholvewadi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Gholvewadi?

Gholvewadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gholvewadi?

The pincode of Gholvewadi is 413404.

What is the population of Gholvewadi?

Gholvewadi has a total population of 851, including 465 males and 386 females.

How many households are there in Gholvewadi?

There are 205 households in Gholvewadi.

What is the literacy rate in Gholvewadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gholvewadi is 63.57%. Male literacy is 74.62% and female literacy is 50.26%.