Vinchur - Solapur South, Solapur

Vinchur is a village situated in the Solapur South tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 39 km from Solapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Vinchur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vinchur is 562781. The village covers a total geographical area of 2178.74 hectares and falls under the 413221 pincode. Solapur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Vinchur 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 Vinchur

As per Census 2011, Vinchur village has a total population of 3,261 people, consisting of 1,695 males and 1,566 females. The village has 681 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 385 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,173 literate and 1,088 illiterate residents. Additionally, 643 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 415 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2611,6951,566
Child Population (0–6 yrs)385204181
Scheduled Castes (SC)643329314
Scheduled Tribes (ST)415216199
Literate Population2,1731,285888
Illiterate Population1,088410678

Nearby Villages of Vinchur

Vinchur 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)
Shankar NagarSouth-East2.33 km
AntroliNorth3.99 km
VadapurNorth-West4.95 km
KusurWest4.98 km
NimbargiSouth-East5.21 km
KandalgaonNorth-East5.71 km
KhanapurSouth-West5.97 km
Jamgaon KhNorth-West6.52 km
YelegaonEast7.15 km
GavadewadiEast7.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vinchur

Vinchur 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 17.1 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 Vinchur is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vinchur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vinchur

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

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

FAQs about Vinchur

Where is Vinchur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Vinchur?

Vinchur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vinchur?

The pincode of Vinchur is 413221.

What is the population of Vinchur?

Vinchur has a total population of 3,261, including 1,695 males and 1,566 females.

How many households are there in Vinchur?

There are 681 households in Vinchur.

What is the literacy rate in Vinchur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vinchur is 66.64%. Male literacy is 75.81% and female literacy is 56.70%.