Saundare - Barshi, Solapur

Saundare is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Saundare village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saundare is 562069. The village covers a total geographical area of 1737 hectares and falls under the 413401 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Saundare 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 Saundare

According to the 2011 Census, Saundare village had a total population of 2,895 people, including 1,489 males and 1,406 females, living in 589 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.69%, with male literacy at 89.95% and female literacy at 74.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 478, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Saundare

Saundare 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 Saundare

Saundare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barsi Town, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Saundare is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Saundare is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saundare

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

Health Facilities in Saundare

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

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