Ritewadi - Karmala, Solapur

Ritewadi is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Ritewadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ritewadi is 561807. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.64 hectares and falls under the 413203 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Ritewadi 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 Ritewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Ritewadi village had a total population of 522 people, including 276 males and 246 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.91%, with male literacy at 79.92% and female literacy at 58.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Ritewadi

Ritewadi 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 Ritewadi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ritewadi. The nearest railway station is Washimbe, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Ritewadi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Ritewadi is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ritewadi

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

Health Facilities in Ritewadi

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

FAQs about Ritewadi