Tawadi - Barshi, Solapur

Tawadi is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Tawadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tawadi is 562067. The village covers a total geographical area of 640.08 hectares and falls under the 413401 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Tawadi 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 Tawadi

According to the 2011 Census, Tawadi village had a total population of 1,215 people, including 660 males and 555 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.28%, with male literacy at 90.89% and female literacy at 72.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,215660555
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1378948
Scheduled Castes (SC)1527874
Scheduled Tribes (ST)362016
Literate Population887519368
Illiterate Population328141187

Nearby Villages of Tawadi

Tawadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ArangaonNorth-East2.32 km
PhaphalwadiWest3.19 km
TandulwadiSouth-East3.20 km
Jamgaon (agalgaon)North-West3.46 km
KhamgaonEast4.18 km
DhotreNorth-East4.87 km
KuslambNorth5.30 km
BaviSouth5.41 km
WanewadiNorth5.52 km
SaundareSouth-West5.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tawadi

Tawadi 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 53.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Tawadi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Tawadi is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tawadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Tawadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Tawadi

Where is Tawadi located?

Tawadi village is located in Barshi Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Tawadi?

Tawadi is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tawadi?

The pincode of Tawadi is 413401.

What is the population of Tawadi?

Tawadi had a total population of 1,215, including 660 males and 555 females.

How many households are there in Tawadi?

Tawadi had 248 households.

What is the literacy rate in Tawadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tawadi was 82.28%. Male literacy was 90.89% and female literacy was 72.58%.