Hiraj

Hiraj is a village located in Solapur North tehsil of Solapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 15km away from Solapur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Hiraj village. As per 2009 stats, Hiraj village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Hiraj unique in its vibrant Solapur North-Solapur region. You’ll see Hiraj’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Hiraj

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hiraj is 562181. The village spans a total geographical area of 1262 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 413235. Solapur is nearest town to Hiraj village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Hiraj village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Solapur City central Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Solapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Hiraj

Population of Hiraj

According to the 2011 Census, Hiraj has a total population of about 3,136, with approximately 1,607 males and 1,529 females. The sex ratio is around 951 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 460 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 643 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 63. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.91%, with male literacy at about 69.57% and female literacy near 55.92%. There are around 638 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hiraj's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hiraj

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Hiraj. As per the 2011 stats, Hiraj had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Hiraj

Knowing the nearby villages of Hiraj helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Hiraj.

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