Kamalapur - Sangole, Solapur

Kamalapur is a village situated in the Sangole tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sangole and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kamalapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamalapur is 562556. The village covers a total geographical area of 1255 hectares and falls under the 413307 pincode. Sangole is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kamalapur 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 Kamalapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kamalapur village had a total population of 3,448 people, including 1,784 males and 1,664 females, living in 694 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.31%, with male literacy at 83.22% and female literacy at 60.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 676, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,4481,7841,664
Child Population (0–6 yrs)433223210
Scheduled Castes (SC)676329347
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642
Literate Population2,1801,299881
Illiterate Population1,268485783

Nearby Villages of Kamalapur

Kamalapur 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)
GodasewadiEast2.08 km
Yelmar MangewadiWest2.81 km
VasudEast4.14 km
AkolaSouth5.15 km
WatambareSouth-West6.09 km
AjanaleWest6.09 km
ChinakeSouth-West6.83 km
EkhatapurNorth8.12 km
SonalwadiNorth-West8.66 km
KadlasSouth-East8.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamalapur

Kamalapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wasud, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangole to Kamalapur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kamalapur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamalapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kamalapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kamalapur

Where is Kamalapur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kamalapur?

Kamalapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kamalapur?

The pincode of Kamalapur is 413307.

What is the population of Kamalapur?

Kamalapur had a total population of 3,448, including 1,784 males and 1,664 females.

How many households are there in Kamalapur?

Kamalapur had 694 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kamalapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamalapur was 72.31%. Male literacy was 83.22% and female literacy was 60.59%.