Darshanal - Akkalkot, Solapur

Darshanal is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Darshnal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darshanal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darshanal is 562850. The village covers a total geographical area of 733.3 hectares and falls under the 413002 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Darshanal

As per Census 2011, Darshanal village has a total population of 1,328 people, consisting of 652 males and 676 females. The village has 261 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 868 literate and 460 illiterate residents. Additionally, 307 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,328652676
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1386672
Scheduled Castes (SC)307146161
Scheduled Tribes (ST)201010
Literate Population868476392
Illiterate Population460176284

Nearby Villages of Darshanal

Darshanal 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)
BoregaonSouth2.62 km
PitapurEast2.69 km
Devsinga NalNorth-East3.01 km
AkatnalSouth-East3.79 km
MustiNorth-West4.25 km
NanhegaonSouth-East4.63 km
DhotriSouth-West4.84 km
Dombar-jawalgeSouth5.22 km
NilegaonEast6.96 km
SangdariWest7.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Darshanal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Darshanal. The nearest railway station is Hotgi, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Darshanal is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Darshanal is about 32 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 Darshanal

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

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

Health Facilities in Darshanal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Darshanal 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 >10 km

FAQs about Darshanal

Where is Darshanal located?

Darshanal village is located in Akkalkot Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Darshanal?

The Gram Panchayat of Darshanal is Darshnal.

What is the pincode of Darshanal?

The pincode of Darshanal is 413002.

What is the population of Darshanal?

Darshanal has a total population of 1,328, including 652 males and 676 females.

How many households are there in Darshanal?

There are 261 households in Darshanal.

What is the literacy rate in Darshanal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darshanal is 65.36%. Male literacy is 73.01% and female literacy is 57.99%.