Kumbhej - Madha, Solapur

Kumbhej is a village situated in the Madha tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madha and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kumbhej village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumbhej is 562003. The village covers a total geographical area of 1236.26 hectares and falls under the 413410 pincode. Kurduvadi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kumbhej 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 Kumbhej

As per Census 2011, Kumbhej village has a total population of 1,386 people, consisting of 711 males and 675 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 952 literate and 434 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumbhej

Kumbhej 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 Kumbhej

Kumbhej is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Angar, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurduvadi to Kumbhej is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kumbhej is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumbhej

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

Health Facilities in Kumbhej

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

FAQs about Kumbhej