Salse - Karmala, Solapur
Salse is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Salse village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Salse is 561850. The village covers a total geographical area of 1862 hectares and falls under the 413251 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Salse village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karmala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Salse
As per Census 2011, Salse village has a total population of 2,628 people, consisting of 1,388 males and 1,240 females. The village has 581 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 294 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,682 literate and 946 illiterate residents. Additionally, 283 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Salse are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,628 | 1,388 | 1,240 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 294 | 177 | 117 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 283 | 140 | 143 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 1,682 | 972 | 710 |
| Illiterate Population | 946 | 416 | 530 |
Nearby Villages of Salse
Salse is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Salse
Salse is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Salse is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Salse is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Salse
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Salse village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Salse
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Salse village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Salse
Where is Salse located?
Salse village is located in Karmala Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Salse?
Salse is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Salse?
The pincode of Salse is 413251.
What is the population of Salse?
Salse has a total population of 2,628, including 1,388 males and 1,240 females.
How many households are there in Salse?
There are 581 households in Salse.
What is the literacy rate in Salse?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salse is 64.00%. Male literacy is 70.03% and female literacy is 57.26%.