Methvade - Sangole, Solapur

Methvade is a village situated in the Sangole tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sangole and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Methvade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Methvade is 562541. The village covers a total geographical area of 953.58 hectares and falls under the 413317 pincode. Sangole is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Methvade 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 Methvade

As per Census 2011, Methvade village has a total population of 2,215 people, consisting of 1,151 males and 1,064 females. The village has 452 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 330 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,507 literate and 708 illiterate residents. Additionally, 425 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 169 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2151,1511,064
Child Population (0–6 yrs)330184146
Scheduled Castes (SC)425218207
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1699178
Literate Population1,507857650
Illiterate Population708294414

Nearby Villages of Methvade

Methvade 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)
SangewadiNorth-West2.25 km
DevaleSouth2.96 km
Shetphal(tapkiri)North-East3.71 km
ManjariWest4.32 km
DevkatewadiWest5.05 km
MetakarwadiNorth-West5.07 km
KhardiNorth5.47 km
SaveSouth-West5.93 km
TanaliNorth-East5.99 km
GunjegaonEast6.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Methvade

Methvade is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bohali, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangole to Methvade is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Methvade 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 Methvade

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

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

Health Facilities in Methvade

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Methvade 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 >10 km

FAQs about Methvade

Where is Methvade located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Methvade?

Methvade is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Methvade?

The pincode of Methvade is 413317.

What is the population of Methvade?

Methvade has a total population of 2,215, including 1,151 males and 1,064 females.

How many households are there in Methvade?

There are 452 households in Methvade.

What is the literacy rate in Methvade?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Methvade is 68.04%. Male literacy is 74.46% and female literacy is 61.09%.