Pathanwasti - Malshiras, Solapur

Pathanwasti is a village situated in the Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malshiras and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Pathanwasti village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathanwasti is 562498. The village covers a total geographical area of 1097 hectares and falls under the 413310 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Pathanwasti 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 Pathanwasti

According to the 2011 Census, Pathanwasti village had a total population of 1,909 people, including 981 males and 928 females, living in 370 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.07%, with male literacy at 88.91% and female literacy at 74.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223.

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

Nearby Villages of Pathanwasti

Pathanwasti 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 Pathanwasti

Pathanwasti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bohali, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Pathanwasti is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Pathanwasti is about 112 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 Pathanwasti

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

Health Facilities in Pathanwasti

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

FAQs about Pathanwasti