Harsol - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Harsol is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Harsol village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harsol is 469161. The village covers a total geographical area of 635.73 hectares and falls under the 458553 pincode. Malhargarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Harsol

As per Census 2011, Harsol village has a total population of 1,537 people, consisting of 772 males and 765 females. The village has 342 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 172 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,081 literate and 456 illiterate residents. Additionally, 360 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 71 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,537772765
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1728785
Scheduled Castes (SC)360180180
Scheduled Tribes (ST)713437
Literate Population1,081655426
Illiterate Population456117339

Nearby Villages of Harsol

Harsol 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)
Gudbheli (narayangarhwali)South-West1.68 km
ChandarpuraEast2.26 km
FatepurNorth-East2.38 km
AwanakachariyaEast2.43 km
BandpiplyaNorth2.44 km
SomyaNorth-West2.79 km
AfukhediSouth2.96 km
KitukhediNorth-East3.43 km
PirguradiyaSouth-East3.45 km
JhardaNorth4.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harsol

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Harsol. The nearest railway station is Malhargarh, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malhargarh to Harsol is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Harsol is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harsol

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Harsol

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

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

FAQs about Harsol

Where is Harsol located?

Harsol village is located in Malhargarh Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harsol?

Harsol is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Harsol?

The pincode of Harsol is 458553.

What is the population of Harsol?

Harsol has a total population of 1,537, including 772 males and 765 females.

How many households are there in Harsol?

There are 342 households in Harsol.

What is the literacy rate in Harsol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harsol is 70.33%. Male literacy is 84.84% and female literacy is 55.69%.