Suste - Pandharpur, Solapur

Suste is a village situated in the Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharpur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Suste village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suste is 562365. The village covers a total geographical area of 1214 hectares and falls under the 413304 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Suste 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 Suste

According to the 2011 Census, Suste village had a total population of 5,506 people, including 2,886 males and 2,620 females, living in 1,176 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.67%, with male literacy at 85.21% and female literacy at 71.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,351, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Suste

Suste 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 Suste

Suste is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Babhulgoan, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Suste is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Suste is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Suste

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

Health Facilities in Suste

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

FAQs about Suste