Tulshi - Madha, Solapur

Tulshi is a village situated in the Madha tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madha and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Tulshi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tulshi is 561957. The village covers a total geographical area of 2784 hectares and falls under the 413302 pincode. Kurduvadi is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Tulshi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madha Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Tulshi

As per Census 2011, Tulshi village has a total population of 4,901 people, consisting of 2,574 males and 2,327 females. The village has 1,063 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 630 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,185 literate and 1,716 illiterate residents. Additionally, 719 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,9012,5742,327
Child Population (0–6 yrs)630328302
Scheduled Castes (SC)719370349
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population3,1851,8901,295
Illiterate Population1,7166841,032

Nearby Villages of Tulshi

Tulshi 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)
ParitewadiNorth-West4.09 km
WarawadeNorth4.45 km
AranEast5.05 km
KarkambSouth-West5.93 km
BardiSouth6.99 km
AkumbheNorth7.21 km
PariteNorth-West7.23 km
Hole Kh.North7.24 km
AhergaonNorth-West7.26 km
BhendNorth-East7.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tulshi

Tulshi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Modnimb, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurduvadi to Tulshi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Tulshi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tulshi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Tulshi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Tulshi

Where is Tulshi located?

Tulshi village is located in Madha Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tulshi?

Tulshi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tulshi?

The pincode of Tulshi is 413302.

What is the population of Tulshi?

Tulshi has a total population of 4,901, including 2,574 males and 2,327 females.

How many households are there in Tulshi?

There are 1,063 households in Tulshi.

What is the literacy rate in Tulshi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tulshi is 64.99%. Male literacy is 73.43% and female literacy is 55.65%.