Gavalewadi - Madha, Solapur

Gavalewadi is a village situated in the Madha tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madha and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Barloni serves as the Village Panchayat for Gavalewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavalewadi is 561905. The village covers a total geographical area of 518.07 hectares and falls under the 413252 pincode. Kurduvadi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gavalewadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madha Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gavalewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Gavalewadi village had a total population of 643 people, including 347 males and 296 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.84%, with male literacy at 79.68% and female literacy at 56.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Gavalewadi

Gavalewadi 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 Gavalewadi

Gavalewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhavalas, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurduvadi to Gavalewadi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Gavalewadi is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gavalewadi

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

Health Facilities in Gavalewadi

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

FAQs about Gavalewadi