Galavewadi - Sangole, Solapur

Galavewadi is a village situated in the Sangole tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sangole and around 131 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Galvewadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galavewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galavewadi is 562600. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 413309 pincode. Sangole is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Galavewadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sangole Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Galavewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Galavewadi village had a total population of 854 people, including 448 males and 406 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.60%, with male literacy at 82.03% and female literacy at 60.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Galavewadi

Galavewadi 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 Galavewadi

Galavewadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Masoba Dongargaon, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangole to Galavewadi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Galavewadi is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galavewadi

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

Health Facilities in Galavewadi

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

FAQs about Galavewadi