Lahu - Madha, Solapur

Lahu is a village situated in the Madha tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madha and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Lahu village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lahu is 561908. The village covers a total geographical area of 1176 hectares and falls under the 413208 pincode. Kurduvadi is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Lahu 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 Lahu

According to the 2011 Census, Lahu village had a total population of 1,980 people, including 1,029 males and 951 females, living in 380 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.48%, with male literacy at 88.62% and female literacy at 71.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Lahu

Lahu 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 Lahu

Lahu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chink Hill, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurduvadi to Lahu is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Lahu is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lahu

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

Health Facilities in Lahu

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

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