Vasud - Sangole, Solapur

Vasud is a village situated in the Sangole tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sangole and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Vasud village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vasud is 562554. The village covers a total geographical area of 1209 hectares and falls under the 413307 pincode. Sangole is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Vasud 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 Vasud

According to the 2011 Census, Vasud village had a total population of 1,967 people, including 1,031 males and 936 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.81%, with male literacy at 89.57% and female literacy at 71.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 341, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Vasud

Vasud 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 Vasud

Vasud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sangola, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangole to Vasud is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Vasud is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vasud

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

Health Facilities in Vasud

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

FAQs about Vasud