Samshapur - Solapur North, Solapur

Samshapur is a village situated in the Solapur North tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from Solapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Nandur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samshapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samshapur is 562190. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.73 hectares and falls under the 413008 pincode. Solapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Samshapur 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 Samshapur

As per Census 2011, Samshapur village has a total population of 351 people, consisting of 175 males and 176 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 205 literate and 146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 114 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population351175176
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492227
Scheduled Castes (SC)1145757
Literate Population20511590
Illiterate Population1466086

Nearby Villages of Samshapur

Samshapur 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)
NandurNorth-West2.13 km
HatturSouth-East4.39 km
VadakbalSouth4.80 km
MangoliWest5.53 km
DongaonNorth-West5.81 km
TelgaonNorth-West6.92 km
GavadewadiWest7.03 km
HonmurgiSouth-East7.66 km
KawatheNorth-West7.80 km
SavatkhedEast7.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samshapur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Samshapur. The nearest railway station is Tikekarwadi, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Solapur to Samshapur is about 13 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 Samshapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Samshapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Samshapur

Where is Samshapur located?

Samshapur village is located in Solapur North Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samshapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Samshapur is Nandur.

What is the pincode of Samshapur?

The pincode of Samshapur is 413008.

What is the population of Samshapur?

Samshapur has a total population of 351, including 175 males and 176 females.

How many households are there in Samshapur?

There are 62 households in Samshapur.

What is the literacy rate in Samshapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samshapur is 58.40%. Male literacy is 65.71% and female literacy is 51.14%.