Penur - Mohol, Solapur

Penur is a village situated in the Mohol tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohol and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Penur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penur is 562257. The village covers a total geographical area of 3527.88 hectares and falls under the 413248 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Penur 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 Penur

According to the 2011 Census, Penur village had a total population of 8,186 people, including 4,291 males and 3,895 females, living in 1,673 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.76%, with male literacy at 80.31% and female literacy at 62.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 696, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Penur

Penur 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 Penur

Penur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ashti, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Penur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Penur is about 46 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 Penur

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

Health Facilities in Penur

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

FAQs about Penur