Harsoda - Malkapur, Buldhana

Harsoda is a village situated in the Malkapur tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from Malkapur and around 60 km from Buldana. Harsoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harsoda is 528601. The village covers a total geographical area of 1102.02 hectares and falls under the 443112 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Harsoda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Harsoda

According to the 2011 Census, Harsoda village had a total population of 2,157 people, including 1,135 males and 1,022 females, living in 489 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.00%, with male literacy at 85.06% and female literacy at 66.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 304, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 452.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1571,1351,022
Child Population (0–6 yrs)307178129
Scheduled Castes (SC)304167137
Scheduled Tribes (ST)452239213
Literate Population1,406814592
Illiterate Population751321430

Nearby Villages of Harsoda

Harsoda 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)
ZodgaSouth-West3.08 km
Hingana NagapurNorth3.13 km
Wadgaon DighiSouth-East3.68 km
PrimpaleNorth-East3.70 km
NarwelNorth-West4.22 km
PimprikoliEast4.60 km
WadodaSouth4.75 km
MominabadSouth-East5.37 km
KorhaleNorth-East5.44 km
TelkhedWest5.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Harsoda

Harsoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadoda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Harsoda is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Harsoda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Harsoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Harsoda

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

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

FAQs about Harsoda

Where is Harsoda located?

Harsoda village is located in Malkapur Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Harsoda?

Harsoda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Harsoda?

The pincode of Harsoda is 443112.

What is the population of Harsoda?

Harsoda had a total population of 2,157, including 1,135 males and 1,022 females.

How many households are there in Harsoda?

Harsoda had 489 households.

What is the literacy rate in Harsoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Harsoda was 76.00%. Male literacy was 85.06% and female literacy was 66.29%.