Balsane - Sakri, Dhule

Balsane is a village situated in the Sakri tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakri and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Balsane village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balsane is 526300. The village covers a total geographical area of 4193 hectares and falls under the 424304 pincode. Dondaicha is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Balsane

According to the 2011 Census, Balsane village had a total population of 4,828 people, including 2,502 males and 2,326 females, living in 975 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.44%, with male literacy at 66.70% and female literacy at 47.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,221.

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

Nearby Villages of Balsane

Balsane 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Balsane

Balsane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dondaicha, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dondaicha to Balsane is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Balsane is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balsane

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

Health Facilities in Balsane

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

FAQs about Balsane