Diksal - Sangole, Solapur

Diksal is a village situated in the Sangole tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sangole and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Diksal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diksal is 562613. The village covers a total geographical area of 1861.22 hectares and falls under the 413309 pincode. Sangole is the nearest town, located about 34 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 Sangole Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Diksal

According to the 2011 Census, Diksal village had a total population of 2,117 people, including 1,163 males and 954 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 820 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.34%, with male literacy at 83.78% and female literacy at 60.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 299, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masoba Dongargaon, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangole to Diksal is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Diksal is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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