Vihal - Karmala, Solapur

Vihal is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Vihal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vihal is 561802. The village covers a total geographical area of 1330.61 hectares and falls under the 413203 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Vihal 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 Vihal

According to the 2011 Census, Vihal village had a total population of 1,590 people, including 833 males and 757 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.38%, with male literacy at 80.93% and female literacy at 65.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 268, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Vihal

Vihal 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 Vihal

Public transport in the Vihal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pophlaj, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Vihal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Vihal is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vihal

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

Health Facilities in Vihal

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

FAQs about Vihal