Pondhvadi - Karmala, Solapur

Pondhvadi is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 145 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Pondhvadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondhvadi is 561803. The village covers a total geographical area of 1221.8 hectares and falls under the 413203 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Pondhvadi 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 Pondhvadi

According to the 2011 Census, Pondhvadi village had a total population of 1,774 people, including 928 males and 846 females, living in 356 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.76%, with male literacy at 79.03% and female literacy at 61.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 558, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Pondhvadi

Pondhvadi 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 Pondhvadi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pondhvadi. The nearest railway station is Washimbe, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Pondhvadi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Pondhvadi is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pondhvadi

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

Health Facilities in Pondhvadi

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

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