Gavadewadi - Solapur South, Solapur

Gavadewadi is a village situated in the Solapur South tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Solapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Gavadewadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavadewadi is 562773. The village covers a total geographical area of 723.76 hectares and falls under the 413221 pincode. Solapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Gavadewadi

As per Census 2011, Gavadewadi village has a total population of 899 people, consisting of 462 males and 437 females. The village has 190 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 535 literate and 364 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population899462437
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1537677
Scheduled Castes (SC)462224
Literate Population535318217
Illiterate Population364144220

Nearby Villages of Gavadewadi

Gavadewadi 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)
YelegaonSouth2.55 km
MangoliNorth3.18 km
KandalgaonWest3.28 km
Akole MandrupNorth5.80 km
TelgaonNorth6.04 km
NandurNorth-East6.28 km
MandrupSouth-East6.55 km
NimbargiSouth-West6.75 km
SamshapurEast7.03 km
Shankar NagarSouth-West7.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gavadewadi

Gavadewadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bale, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.2 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 Solapur to Gavadewadi is about 22 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 Gavadewadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gavadewadi

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

FAQs about Gavadewadi

Where is Gavadewadi located?

Gavadewadi village is located in Solapur South Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gavadewadi?

Gavadewadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gavadewadi?

The pincode of Gavadewadi is 413221.

What is the population of Gavadewadi?

Gavadewadi has a total population of 899, including 462 males and 437 females.

How many households are there in Gavadewadi?

There are 190 households in Gavadewadi.

What is the literacy rate in Gavadewadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gavadewadi is 59.51%. Male literacy is 68.83% and female literacy is 49.66%.