Fondshiras - Malshiras, Solapur

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fondshiras is 562413. The village covers a total geographical area of 3341 hectares and falls under the 413109 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Fondshiras 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 Fondshiras

As per Census 2011, Fondshiras village has a total population of 8,230 people, consisting of 4,258 males and 3,972 females. The village has 1,625 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,094 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,138 literate and 3,092 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,587 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 69 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Fondshiras

Fondshiras 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 Fondshiras

Fondshiras is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Baramati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Fondshiras is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Fondshiras 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 Fondshiras

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

Health Facilities in Fondshiras

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

FAQs about Fondshiras