Gursale - Malshiras, Solapur

Gursale is a village situated in the Malshiras tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malshiras and around 165 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Gursale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gursale is 562409. The village covers a total geographical area of 1437.17 hectares and falls under the 413109 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Gursale 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 Gursale

According to the 2011 Census, Gursale village had a total population of 4,659 people, including 2,401 males and 2,258 females, living in 976 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.29%, with male literacy at 86.05% and female literacy at 67.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 931, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Gursale

Gursale 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 Gursale

Gursale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 83.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Gursale is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Gursale is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gursale

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

Health Facilities in Gursale

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

FAQs about Gursale