Safale - Akkalkot, Solapur

Safale is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Safale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Safale is 562881. The village covers a total geographical area of 693.19 hectares and falls under the 413218 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Safale 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 Safale

According to the 2011 Census, Safale village had a total population of 1,197 people, including 616 males and 581 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.15%, with male literacy at 82.63% and female literacy at 57.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Safale

Safale 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 Safale

Safale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagansur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Safale is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Safale is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Safale

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

Health Facilities in Safale

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

FAQs about Safale