Zare - Karmala, Solapur

Zare is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Zare village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zare is 561855. The village covers a total geographical area of 2855.62 hectares and falls under the 413202 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Zare 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 Zare

As per Census 2011, Zare village has a total population of 3,140 people, consisting of 1,644 males and 1,496 females. The village has 729 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 348 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,986 literate and 1,154 illiterate residents. Additionally, 523 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1401,6441,496
Child Population (0–6 yrs)348184164
Scheduled Castes (SC)523265258
Scheduled Tribes (ST)432320
Literate Population1,9861,161825
Illiterate Population1,154483671

Nearby Villages of Zare

Zare 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)
PophalajSouth4.32 km
AnjandohNorth-West4.35 km
JeurwadiSouth5.84 km
VeetNorth6.12 km
DeolaliNorth-East6.26 km
UmradWest6.51 km
ShetphalSouth7.64 km
GulsadiEast8.10 km
JeurSouth-East8.11 km
KedgaonSouth-West8.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Zare

Zare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pophlaj, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Zare is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Zare is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Zare

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

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

Health Facilities in Zare

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Zare

Where is Zare located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Zare?

Zare is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Zare?

The pincode of Zare is 413202.

What is the population of Zare?

Zare has a total population of 3,140, including 1,644 males and 1,496 females.

How many households are there in Zare?

There are 729 households in Zare.

What is the literacy rate in Zare?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Zare is 63.25%. Male literacy is 70.62% and female literacy is 55.15%.