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.
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) |
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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