Pandhari - Barshi, Solapur

Pandhari is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Pandhari village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandhari is 562047. The village covers a total geographical area of 781.98 hectares and falls under the 413404 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Pandhari 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 Pandhari

According to the 2011 Census, Pandhari village had a total population of 1,173 people, including 636 males and 537 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.58%, with male literacy at 81.51% and female literacy at 68.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandhari

Pandhari 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 Pandhari

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Pandhari. The nearest railway station is Pangri, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Pandhari is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Pandhari 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 Pandhari

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

Health Facilities in Pandhari

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

FAQs about Pandhari