Kari - Barshi, Solapur

Kari is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 96 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kari village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kari is 562051. The village covers a total geographical area of 3967 hectares and falls under the 413582 pincode. Osmanabad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kari 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 Kari

According to the 2011 Census, Kari village had a total population of 5,219 people, including 2,716 males and 2,503 females, living in 1,127 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.68%, with male literacy at 86.46% and female literacy at 68.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 529, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Kari

Kari 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 Kari

Public transport in the Kari 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 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Osmanabad to Kari is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kari is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kari

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

Health Facilities in Kari

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

FAQs about Kari