Puri - Barshi, Solapur

Puri 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. Puri village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puri is 562043. The village covers a total geographical area of 727.32 hectares and falls under the 413404 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Puri 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 Puri

According to the 2011 Census, Puri village had a total population of 841 people, including 440 males and 401 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.15%, with male literacy at 87.89% and female literacy at 68.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Puri

Puri 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 Puri

Puri 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 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Puri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Puri 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 Puri

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

Health Facilities in Puri

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

FAQs about Puri