Gharatwadi - Karmala, Solapur

Gharatwadi is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kumbhargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gharatwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gharatwadi is 561774. The village covers a total geographical area of 450 hectares and falls under the 413203 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Gharatwadi 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 Gharatwadi

As per Census 2011, Gharatwadi village has a total population of 424 people, consisting of 220 males and 204 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 296 literate and 128 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Gharatwadi

Gharatwadi 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 Gharatwadi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gharatwadi. The nearest railway station is Jinti Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Gharatwadi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Gharatwadi is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gharatwadi

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

Health Facilities in Gharatwadi

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

FAQs about Gharatwadi