Velapur
About Velapur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Velapur village is 562489. Velapur village is located in Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Malshiras (tehsildar office) and 94km away from district headquarter Solapur. As per 2009 stats, Velapur village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 4592 hectares. Velapur has a total population of 17,082 peoples, out of which male population is 8,904 while female population is 8,178. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 918 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of velapur village is 65.12% out of which 71.45% males and 58.23% females are literate. There are about 3,531 houses in velapur village.
When it comes to administration, Velapur village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Velapur village comes under Malshiras Vidhan Sabha constituency & Madha Lok Sabha constituency. Pandharpur is nearest town to velapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.
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Population of Velapur
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,082 | 8,904 | 8,178 |
| Children (0-6) | 2,386 | 1,274 | 1,112 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3,319 | 1,721 | 1,598 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 213 | 99 | 114 |
| Literate Population | 11,124 | 6,362 | 4,762 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,958 | 2,542 | 3,416 |
Connectivity of Velapur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Velapur
Where is Velapur located?
Velapur village is situated in Malshiras Tehsil, within the Solapur district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Velapur?
Velapur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Velapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Velapur is 17,082, with 8,904 males and 8,178 females.
How many households are there in Velapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Velapur village has a total of 3,531 households.
What is the literacy rate in Velapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Velapur is 65.12%. The male literacy rate is 71.45%, while the female literacy rate is 58.23%.