Tandulwadi - Malshiras, Solapur
Tandulwadi is a village situated in the Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malshiras and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Tandulwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Tandulwadi is 562505. The village covers a total geographical area of 3419.32 hectares and falls under the 413310 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Tandulwadi 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 Tandulwadi
As per Census 2011, Tandulwadi village has a total population of 8,132 people, consisting of 4,236 males and 3,896 females. The village has 1,695 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,253 literate and 2,879 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,050 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tandulwadi are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,132 | 4,236 | 3,896 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,130 | 607 | 523 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,050 | 562 | 488 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 5,253 | 3,017 | 2,236 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,879 | 1,219 | 1,660 |
Nearby Villages of Tandulwadi
Tandulwadi 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Shendechinch | North | 3.46 km |
| Shendgewadi | North-East | 4.42 km |
| Bhalawani | East | 4.69 km |
| Maloli | West | 4.90 km |
| Dhanore | North | 5.41 km |
| Falawani | South-West | 5.81 km |
| Salmukhwadi | South-West | 5.83 km |
| Mahim | South-East | 6.67 km |
| Tondale | North-East | 6.86 km |
| Keskarwadi | North-East | 6.91 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Tandulwadi
Tandulwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bohali, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Tandulwadi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Tandulwadi is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Tandulwadi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tandulwadi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Tandulwadi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tandulwadi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Tandulwadi
Where is Tandulwadi located?
Tandulwadi village is located in Malshiras Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tandulwadi?
Tandulwadi is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Tandulwadi?
The pincode of Tandulwadi is 413310.
What is the population of Tandulwadi?
Tandulwadi has a total population of 8,132, including 4,236 males and 3,896 females.
How many households are there in Tandulwadi?
There are 1,695 households in Tandulwadi.
What is the literacy rate in Tandulwadi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tandulwadi is 64.60%. Male literacy is 71.22% and female literacy is 57.39%.