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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Pathanwasti village has a total population of 1,909 people, consisting of 981 males and 928 females. The village has 370 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 241 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,369 literate and 540 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,909981928
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241124117
Scheduled Castes (SC)223104119
Literate Population1,369762607
Illiterate Population540219321

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ZinjevastiSouth-East2.33 km
ChandapuriNorth-East2.72 km
GarwadWest4.16 km
PilivSouth-East4.97 km
TarangfalNorth5.36 km
SulewadiSouth5.57 km
NimgaonNorth-East7.08 km
KusmodEast7.38 km
GoradwadiNorth-West7.80 km
ZanjewadiNorth8.36 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pathanwasti

Where is Pathanwasti located?

Pathanwasti village is located in Malshiras Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pathanwasti?

Pathanwasti is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pathanwasti?

The pincode of Pathanwasti is 413310.

What is the population of Pathanwasti?

Pathanwasti has a total population of 1,909, including 981 males and 928 females.

How many households are there in Pathanwasti?

There are 370 households in Pathanwasti.

What is the literacy rate in Pathanwasti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pathanwasti is 71.71%. Male literacy is 77.68% and female literacy is 65.41%.