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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Puri village has a total population of 841 people, consisting of 440 males and 401 females. The village has 184 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 583 literate and 258 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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