Kawathe - Solapur North, Solapur

Kawathe is a village situated in the Solapur North tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Solapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kawate serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kawathe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kawathe is 562186. The village covers a total geographical area of 669 hectares and falls under the 413002 pincode. Solapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kawathe village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Solapur South Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Solapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kawathe

According to the 2011 Census, Kawathe village had a total population of 3,021 people, including 1,603 males and 1,418 females, living in 504 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.90%, with male literacy at 88.66% and female literacy at 65.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Kawathe

Kawathe 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kawathe

Kawathe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bale, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Solapur to Kawathe is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kawathe

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

Health Facilities in Kawathe

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

FAQs about Kawathe