Lotewadi - Sangole, Solapur

Lotewadi is a village situated in the Sangole tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sangole and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Lotewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lotewadi is 562527. The village covers a total geographical area of 1317.92 hectares and falls under the 413306 pincode. Sangole is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Lotewadi 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 Lotewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Lotewadi village had a total population of 2,363 people, including 1,236 males and 1,127 females, living in 473 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.41%, with male literacy at 79.59% and female literacy at 62.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 539, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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 Population2,3631,2361,127
Child Population (0–6 yrs)268153115
Scheduled Castes (SC)539276263
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population1,496862634
Illiterate Population867374493

Nearby Villages of Lotewadi

Lotewadi 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)
Pimpri KhSouth2.91 km
Juni LotewadiSouth-West3.57 km
KhavaspurWest3.98 km
AmbewadiSouth4.86 km
AchakadaniNorth-East5.83 km
UmbargaonNorth-West6.07 km
KauthuliSouth-West6.08 km
VitthlapurWest6.89 km
DeshmukhwadiSouth6.98 km
KatfalNorth7.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lotewadi

Lotewadi 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 77.2 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 Lotewadi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Lotewadi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lotewadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lotewadi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lotewadi 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)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Lotewadi

Where is Lotewadi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Lotewadi?

Lotewadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lotewadi?

The pincode of Lotewadi is 413306.

What is the population of Lotewadi?

Lotewadi had a total population of 2,363, including 1,236 males and 1,127 females.

How many households are there in Lotewadi?

Lotewadi had 473 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lotewadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lotewadi was 71.41%. Male literacy was 79.59% and female literacy was 62.65%.