Sindkhed - Solapur South, Solapur

Sindkhed 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. Sindkhed village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sindkhed is 562742. The village covers a total geographical area of 1062.21 hectares and falls under the 413215 pincode. Solapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Sindkhed 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 Sindkhed

According to the 2011 Census, Sindkhed village had a total population of 1,625 people, including 829 males and 796 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.73%, with male literacy at 83.47% and female literacy at 69.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Sindkhed

Sindkhed 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 Sindkhed

Sindkhed is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Aherwadi, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Solapur to Sindkhed 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 Sindkhed

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

Health Facilities in Sindkhed

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

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