Kem - Karmala, Solapur

Kem is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kem village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kem is 561885. The village covers a total geographical area of 5126 hectares and falls under the 413223 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Kem 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 Kem

According to the 2011 Census, Kem village had a total population of 9,276 people, including 4,831 males and 4,445 females, living in 1,969 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.54%, with male literacy at 84.44% and female literacy at 67.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Kem

Kem 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 Kem

Kem is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kem, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Kem is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kem is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kem

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

Health Facilities in Kem

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

FAQs about Kem