Ghoti - Madha, Solapur

Ghoti is a village situated in the Madha tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madha and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Ghoti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoti is 561954. The village covers a total geographical area of 2151 hectares and falls under the 413211 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Ghoti 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 Ghoti

As per Census 2011, Ghoti village has a total population of 3,283 people, consisting of 1,712 males and 1,571 females. The village has 713 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 437 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,085 literate and 1,198 illiterate residents. Additionally, 527 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2831,7121,571
Child Population (0–6 yrs)437255182
Scheduled Castes (SC)527269258
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19910
Literate Population2,0851,187898
Illiterate Population1,198525673

Nearby Villages of Ghoti

Ghoti 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)
JaloliSouth2.88 km
PariteNorth-East3.51 km
BembaleNorth-West4.81 km
ParitewadiNorth-East5.43 km
SangaviSouth-West5.80 km
Akole BkNorth6.16 km
KanhapuriWest6.17 km
BadalkotSouth6.79 km
UmbareSouth-West6.93 km
AhergaonNorth-East7.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghoti

Ghoti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Padsali, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Ghoti is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Ghoti is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghoti

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

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

Health Facilities in Ghoti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ghoti

Where is Ghoti located?

Ghoti village is located in Madha Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghoti?

Ghoti is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ghoti?

The pincode of Ghoti is 413211.

What is the population of Ghoti?

Ghoti has a total population of 3,283, including 1,712 males and 1,571 females.

How many households are there in Ghoti?

There are 713 households in Ghoti.

What is the literacy rate in Ghoti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghoti is 63.51%. Male literacy is 69.33% and female literacy is 57.16%.