Ekshiv - Malshiras, Solapur

Ekshiv is a village situated in the Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malshiras and around 155 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Ekshiv village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekshiv is 562403. The village covers a total geographical area of 930.84 hectares and falls under the 413109 pincode. Baramati is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Ekshiv

According to the 2011 Census, Ekshiv village had a total population of 3,729 people, including 1,912 males and 1,817 females, living in 862 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.38%, with male literacy at 83.23% and female literacy at 63.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Ekshiv

Ekshiv 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 Ekshiv

Public transport in the Ekshiv is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baramati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramati to Ekshiv is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Ekshiv is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekshiv

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

Health Facilities in Ekshiv

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

FAQs about Ekshiv