Bhamb - Malshiras, Solapur

Bhamb is a village situated in the Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malshiras and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Bhamb village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhamb is 562435. The village covers a total geographical area of 1665 hectares and falls under the 413111 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Bhamb village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Malshiras Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhamb

According to the 2011 Census, Bhamb village had a total population of 1,678 people, including 869 males and 809 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.59%, with male literacy at 74.93% and female literacy at 51.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhamb

Bhamb 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 Bhamb

Public transport in the Bhamb is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baramati, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Bhamb is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Bhamb is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhamb

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

Health Facilities in Bhamb

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

FAQs about Bhamb