Diksal - Mangalvedhe, Solapur

Diksal is a village situated in the Mangalvedhe tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangalvedhe and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Diksal village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diksal is 562650. The village covers a total geographical area of 540.36 hectares and falls under the 413319 pincode. Mangalvedhe is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Diksal

According to the 2011 Census, Diksal village had a total population of 624 people, including 339 males and 285 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.46%, with male literacy at 82.41% and female literacy at 67.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Diksal

Diksal 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 Diksal

Diksal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bohali, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangalvedhe to Diksal is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Diksal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Diksal

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

Health Facilities in Diksal

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

FAQs about Diksal