Bhandi Shegaon - Pandharpur, Solapur

Bhandi Shegaon is a village situated in the Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharpur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Bhandi Shegaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandi Shegaon is 562331. The village covers a total geographical area of 2551 hectares and falls under the 413304 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bhandi Shegaon 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 Bhandi Shegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandi Shegaon village had a total population of 5,649 people, including 2,913 males and 2,736 females, living in 1,152 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.94%, with male literacy at 84.70% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,279, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandi Shegaon

Bhandi Shegaon 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 Bhandi Shegaon

Bhandi Shegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pandharpur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Bhandi Shegaon is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Bhandi Shegaon is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandi Shegaon

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

Health Facilities in Bhandi Shegaon

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

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