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
As per Census 2011, Suste village has a total population of 5,506 people, consisting of 2,886 males and 2,620 females. The village has 1,176 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 734 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,754 literate and 1,752 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,351 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 48 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Suste are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,506 | 2,886 | 2,620 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 734 | 404 | 330 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,351 | 703 | 648 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 48 | 24 | 24 |
| Literate Population | 3,754 | 2,115 | 1,639 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,752 | 771 | 981 |
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Ishwar Wathar | North-West | 2.40 km |
| Ajansond | South-West | 3.33 km |
| Tarapur | East | 4.00 km |
| Chale | South | 4.14 km |
| Magarwadi | North-East | 4.60 km |
| Narayan Chincholi | North-West | 4.61 km |
| Tungat | North | 5.07 km |
| Kharsoli | South-East | 5.80 km |
| Mundhewadi | South-West | 5.85 km |
| Degaon | West | 6.32 km |
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.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Suste
Where is Suste located?
Suste village is located in Pandharpur Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Suste?
Suste is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Suste?
The pincode of Suste is 413304.
What is the population of Suste?
Suste has a total population of 5,506, including 2,886 males and 2,620 females.
How many households are there in Suste?
There are 1,176 households in Suste.
What is the literacy rate in Suste?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Suste is 68.18%. Male literacy is 73.28% and female literacy is 62.56%.