Ghargaon - Karmala, Solapur

Ghargaon is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Ghargaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghargaon is 561815. The village covers a total geographical area of 794 hectares and falls under the 413203 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Ghargaon 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 Ghargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Ghargaon village had a total population of 1,312 people, including 694 males and 618 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.51%, with male literacy at 83.44% and female literacy at 62.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghargaon

Ghargaon 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 Ghargaon

Ghargaon 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 90.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Ghargaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Ghargaon is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghargaon

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

Health Facilities in Ghargaon

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

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