Tungat - Pandharpur, Solapur

Tungat is a village situated in the Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Tungat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tungat is 562356. The village covers a total geographical area of 1989.54 hectares and falls under the 413304 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Tungat 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 Tungat

As per Census 2011, Tungat village has a total population of 5,275 people, consisting of 2,712 males and 2,563 females. The village has 1,114 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 720 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,252 literate and 2,023 illiterate residents. Additionally, 950 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 108 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tungat are given below:

Nearby Villages of Tungat

Tungat 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 Tungat

Tungat 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 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Tungat is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Tungat is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tungat

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

Health Facilities in Tungat

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

FAQs about Tungat