Balewadi - Karmala, Solapur

Balewadi is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 148 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Balewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balewadi is 561816. The village covers a total geographical area of 669 hectares and falls under the 413203 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Balewadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karmala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Balewadi village had a total population of 982 people, including 531 males and 451 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.96%, with male literacy at 80.67% and female literacy at 59.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, 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 Balewadi

Balewadi 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 Balewadi

Balewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pophlaj, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Balewadi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Balewadi is about 148 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balewadi

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

Health Facilities in Balewadi

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

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