Laul - Madha, Solapur

Laul is a village situated in the Madha tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madha and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Laul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laul is 561967. The village covers a total geographical area of 4458 hectares and falls under the 413208 pincode. Kurduvadi is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Laul 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 Laul

As per Census 2011, Laul village has a total population of 7,516 people, consisting of 3,971 males and 3,545 females. The village has 1,523 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 967 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,001 literate and 2,515 illiterate residents. Additionally, 899 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,5163,9713,545
Child Population (0–6 yrs)967528439
Scheduled Castes (SC)899460439
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1798
Literate Population5,0012,8912,110
Illiterate Population2,5151,0801,435

Nearby Villages of Laul

Laul 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)
PadasaliSouth4.94 km
BhutashteSouth-East5.07 km
GhataneNorth-East5.21 km
Shiral MadhaWest5.30 km
KurduNorth5.70 km
Sapatne (bhose)East6.19 km
Ujani MadhaWest6.29 km
BhendSouth-West6.38 km
ChincholiSouth-East6.38 km
BhosareNorth-East7.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Laul

Laul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Laul, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurduvadi to Laul is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Laul is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laul

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Laul

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

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

FAQs about Laul

Where is Laul located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Laul?

Laul is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Laul?

The pincode of Laul is 413208.

What is the population of Laul?

Laul has a total population of 7,516, including 3,971 males and 3,545 females.

How many households are there in Laul?

There are 1,523 households in Laul.

What is the literacy rate in Laul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Laul is 66.54%. Male literacy is 72.80% and female literacy is 59.52%.