Karmala (Rural) - Karmala, Solapur
Karmala (Rural) is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Devichamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karmala (Rural) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karmala (Rural) is 561831. The village covers a total geographical area of 2089.31 hectares and falls under the 413203 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.
Karmala (Rural) 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 Karmala (Rural)
As per Census 2011, Karmala (Rural) village has a total population of 1,280 people, consisting of 670 males and 610 females. The village has 265 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 911 literate and 369 illiterate residents. Additionally, 62 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karmala (Rural) are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,280 | 670 | 610 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 167 | 93 | 74 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 62 | 34 | 28 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Literate Population | 911 | 519 | 392 |
| Illiterate Population | 369 | 151 | 218 |
Nearby Villages of Karmala (Rural)
Karmala (Rural) 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Hiwarwadi | North-West | 0.69 km |
| Shirdevichamal | South-East | 2.67 km |
| Roshewadi | South-West | 2.92 km |
| Bhose | North-West | 3.14 km |
| Dhaykhindi | East | 4.59 km |
| Wadgaon Kh. | North-West | 4.62 km |
| Mangi | North | 4.80 km |
| Pimpalwadi | West | 4.89 km |
| Pothare | North-East | 5.33 km |
| Deolali | South | 5.37 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Karmala (Rural)
Karmala (Rural) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pophlaj, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Karmala (Rural) is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Karmala (Rural) 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 Karmala (Rural)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karmala (Rural) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Karmala (Rural)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karmala (Rural) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Karmala (Rural)
Where is Karmala (Rural) located?
Karmala (Rural) village is located in Karmala Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karmala (Rural)?
The Gram Panchayat of Karmala (Rural) is Devichamal.
What is the pincode of Karmala (Rural)?
The pincode of Karmala (Rural) is 413203.
What is the population of Karmala (Rural)?
Karmala (Rural) has a total population of 1,280, including 670 males and 610 females.
How many households are there in Karmala (Rural)?
There are 265 households in Karmala (Rural).
What is the literacy rate in Karmala (Rural)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karmala (Rural) is 71.17%. Male literacy is 77.46% and female literacy is 64.26%.