Gunappawadi - Sangole, Solapur

Gunappawadi is a village situated in the Sangole tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sangole and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Jujarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunappawadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunappawadi is 562581. The village covers a total geographical area of 570 hectares and falls under the 413307 pincode. Sangole is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Gunappawadi 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 Gunappawadi

As per Census 2011, Gunappawadi village has a total population of 623 people, consisting of 306 males and 317 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 306 literate and 317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population623306317
Child Population (0–6 yrs)875136
Scheduled Castes (SC)321616
Literate Population306174132
Illiterate Population317132185

Nearby Villages of Gunappawadi

Gunappawadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JujarpurNorth-West2.59 km
NavalwadiEast2.81 km
BevanurSouth-West2.87 km
Hatkar MangewadiNorth4.07 km
DholewadiSouth-West5.59 km
WalekhindiEast5.95 km
HatidNorth-West6.58 km
GulvanchiSouth-East6.62 km
JunoniWest6.84 km
DongargaonNorth-East7.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gunappawadi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gunappawadi. The nearest railway station is Jath Road, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangole to Gunappawadi is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Gunappawadi is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunappawadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gunappawadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gunappawadi

Where is Gunappawadi located?

Gunappawadi village is located in Sangole Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gunappawadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Gunappawadi is Jujarpur.

What is the pincode of Gunappawadi?

The pincode of Gunappawadi is 413307.

What is the population of Gunappawadi?

Gunappawadi has a total population of 623, including 306 males and 317 females.

How many households are there in Gunappawadi?

There are 129 households in Gunappawadi.

What is the literacy rate in Gunappawadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gunappawadi is 49.12%. Male literacy is 56.86% and female literacy is 41.64%.