Dhorale - Barshi, Solapur

Dhorale is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Dhorale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhorale is 562106. The village covers a total geographical area of 866.26 hectares and falls under the 413412 pincode. Barshi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dhorale

According to the 2011 Census, Dhorale village had a total population of 1,374 people, including 701 males and 673 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.56%, with male literacy at 82.18% and female literacy at 62.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhorale

Dhorale 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 Dhorale

Dhorale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Angar, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barshi to Dhorale is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Dhorale 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 Dhorale

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

Health Facilities in Dhorale

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

FAQs about Dhorale