Sarkoli - Pandharpur, Solapur

Sarkoli is a village situated in the Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Sarkoli village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarkoli is 562394. The village covers a total geographical area of 2095 hectares and falls under the 413304 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sarkoli 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 Sarkoli

According to the 2011 Census, Sarkoli village had a total population of 5,399 people, including 2,827 males and 2,572 females, living in 1,167 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.51%, with male literacy at 83.96% and female literacy at 68.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 753, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarkoli

Sarkoli 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 Sarkoli

Sarkoli 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 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Sarkoli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Sarkoli is about 45 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 Sarkoli

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

Health Facilities in Sarkoli

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

FAQs about Sarkoli