Chakore - Malshiras, Solapur

Chakore is a village situated in the Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malshiras and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Chakorepratap Nagar (nv)tekewasti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakore village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakore is 562454. The village covers a total geographical area of 700.9 hectares and falls under the 413101 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Chakore 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 Chakore

As per Census 2011, Chakore village has a total population of 2,234 people, consisting of 1,174 males and 1,060 females. The village has 487 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 285 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,551 literate and 683 illiterate residents. Additionally, 305 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakore

Chakore 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 Chakore

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chakore. The nearest railway station is Parewadi, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Chakore is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Chakore is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakore

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

Health Facilities in Chakore

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

FAQs about Chakore