Pomalwadi - Karmala, Solapur

Pomalwadi is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Pomalwadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pomalwadi is 561787. The village covers a total geographical area of 899.14 hectares and falls under the 413206 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Pomalwadi 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 Pomalwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Pomalwadi village had a total population of 1,130 people, including 574 males and 556 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.07%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 68.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Pomalwadi

Pomalwadi 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 Pomalwadi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pomalwadi. The nearest railway station is Parewadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Pomalwadi is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Pomalwadi is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pomalwadi

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

Health Facilities in Pomalwadi

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

FAQs about Pomalwadi