Bijvadi - Malshiras, Solapur

Bijvadi is a village situated in the Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malshiras and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Bijavadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Bijvadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijvadi is 562467. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.19 hectares and falls under the 413108 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Bijvadi 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 Bijvadi

According to the 2011 Census, Bijvadi village had a total population of 1,233 people, including 628 males and 605 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.37%, with male literacy at 84.81% and female literacy at 67.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Bijvadi

Bijvadi 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 Bijvadi

Bijvadi 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 Bhalwani, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Bijvadi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Bijvadi is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bijvadi

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

Health Facilities in Bijvadi

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

FAQs about Bijvadi