Chale - Pandharpur, Solapur

Chale is a village situated in the Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharpur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Chale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chale is 562384. The village covers a total geographical area of 2057.82 hectares and falls under the 413304 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Chale 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 Chale

According to the 2011 Census, Chale village had a total population of 5,954 people, including 3,115 males and 2,839 females, living in 1,216 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.22%, with male literacy at 85.02% and female literacy at 66.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,628, 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 Chale

Chale 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 Chale

Chale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Babhulgoan, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Chale is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Chale is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chale

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

Health Facilities in Chale

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

FAQs about Chale