Gheradi - Sangole, Solapur

Gheradi is a village situated in the Sangole tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sangole and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Gherdi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gheradi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gheradi is 562609. The village covers a total geographical area of 6089 hectares and falls under the 413309 pincode. Sangole is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Gheradi 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 Gheradi

According to the 2011 Census, Gheradi village had a total population of 10,956 people, including 5,637 males and 5,319 females, living in 2,439 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.67%, with male literacy at 77.55% and female literacy at 59.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,764, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Gheradi

Gheradi 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 Gheradi

Gheradi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Javale, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangole to Gheradi is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Gheradi is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gheradi

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

Health Facilities in Gheradi

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

FAQs about Gheradi