Narkhed - Mohol, Solapur

Narkhed is a village situated in the Mohol tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohol and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Narkhed village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narkhed is 562234. The village covers a total geographical area of 2687.96 hectares and falls under the 413213 pincode. Kurduvadi is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Narkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Narkhed village had a total population of 5,384 people, including 2,801 males and 2,583 females, living in 1,137 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.80%, with male literacy at 78.63% and female literacy at 64.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Narkhed

Narkhed 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 Narkhed

Public transport in the Narkhed is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malikpeth, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurduvadi to Narkhed is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Narkhed is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narkhed

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

Health Facilities in Narkhed

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

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