Ghatane - Madha, Solapur

Ghatane is a village situated in the Madha tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madha and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Ghatane village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatane is 561924. The village covers a total geographical area of 598 hectares and falls under the 413208 pincode. Kurduvadi is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Ghatane 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 Ghatane

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatane village had a total population of 1,985 people, including 1,051 males and 934 females, living in 409 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.80%, with male literacy at 87.62% and female literacy at 71.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatane

Ghatane 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 Ghatane

Ghatane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kurduvadi, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurduvadi to Ghatane is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Ghatane is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatane

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

Health Facilities in Ghatane

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

FAQs about Ghatane