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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Pomalwadi village has a total population of 1,130 people, consisting of 574 males and 556 females. The village has 238 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 763 literate and 367 illiterate residents. Additionally, 157 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,130574556
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1407763
Scheduled Castes (SC)1577681
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20128
Literate Population763426337
Illiterate Population367148219

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GulmarwadiNorth-West2.55 km
ChandgaonSouth-East2.84 km
KetturEast3.64 km
KhatgaonWest3.87 km
Malewadi(palasdeo)South4.59 km
BhawadiSouth4.60 km
ParewadiNorth-East4.97 km
PalasdeoSouth-West5.09 km
Agoti No.1South-East5.70 km
DelwadiNorth6.67 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pomalwadi

Where is Pomalwadi located?

Pomalwadi village is located in Karmala Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pomalwadi?

Pomalwadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pomalwadi?

The pincode of Pomalwadi is 413206.

What is the population of Pomalwadi?

Pomalwadi has a total population of 1,130, including 574 males and 556 females.

How many households are there in Pomalwadi?

There are 238 households in Pomalwadi.

What is the literacy rate in Pomalwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pomalwadi is 67.52%. Male literacy is 74.22% and female literacy is 60.61%.