Siddhewadi
Siddhewadi | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 17°8′46″N 74°46′33″E / 17.14611°N 74.77583°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Solapur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,181 ha (5,389 acres) |
Siddhewadi is a village in Pandharpur tehsil, Maharashtra, India. It is situated 15 km (9.3 mi) from the sub-district headquarters at Pandharpur and 59 km (37 mi) from the district headquarters at Solapur.
It covers an area of 2,181 ha (5,390 acres) (gram panchayat).
Demographics[edit]
The population is over 5,000. Siddhewadi has a lower literacy rate than Maharashtra. In 2011, the literacy rate was 77.78% compared to 82.34% in Maharashtra. The literacy rate among men is 87.12% and 68.45% among women.
Governance[edit]
As per the constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Siddhewadi is administered by Sarpanch, the Head of Village, who was elected the representative of the village.
Education[edit]
- Jawaharlal Nehru Highschool
- Zilla Parishad School up to 4 Standard
Economics and infrastructure[edit]
The main water source is Manganga river and left uni canol. The main crops are sugarcane, grape and pomegranate. Other crops include Jawar, maize, Bajri, Tur, peanut and wheat.
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