Harsul - Trimbakeshwar, Nashik

Harsul is a village situated in the Trimbakeshwar tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Trimbak and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Harsul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harsul is 550836. The village covers a total geographical area of 748.77 hectares and falls under the 422204 pincode. Trimbak is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Harsul

According to the 2011 Census, Harsul village had a total population of 4,842 people, including 2,481 males and 2,361 females, living in 981 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.45%, with male literacy at 87.09% and female literacy at 75.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,874.

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

Nearby Villages of Harsul

Harsul 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 Harsul

Harsul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Padli, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Trimbak to Harsul is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Harsul 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 Harsul

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

Health Facilities in Harsul

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

FAQs about Harsul