Karunde - Malshiras, Solapur

Karunde is a village situated in the Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malshiras and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Karunde village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karunde is 562411. The village covers a total geographical area of 1778 hectares and falls under the 413109 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Karunde 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 Karunde

According to the 2011 Census, Karunde village had a total population of 3,447 people, including 1,773 males and 1,674 females, living in 671 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.94%, with male literacy at 82.04% and female literacy at 67.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 580, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Karunde

Karunde 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 Karunde

Karunde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baramati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Karunde is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Karunde is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karunde

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

Health Facilities in Karunde

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

FAQs about Karunde