Bhalwani - Mangalvedhe, Solapur

Bhalwani is a village situated in the Mangalvedhe tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangalvedhe and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Bhalwani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalwani is 562652. The village covers a total geographical area of 1508.54 hectares and falls under the 413319 pincode. Mangalvedhe is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bhalwani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pandharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Solapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhalwani

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalwani village had a total population of 2,163 people, including 1,119 males and 1,044 females, living in 463 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.27%, with male literacy at 85.65% and female literacy at 64.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 473.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalwani

Bhalwani 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 Bhalwani

Bhalwani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamani, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangalvedhe to Bhalwani is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Bhalwani is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhalwani

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

Health Facilities in Bhalwani

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

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