Pedhewadi - Akole, Ahilyanagar

Pedhewadi is a village situated in the Akole tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from Akola and around 150 km from Ahmadnagar. Pedhewadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedhewadi is 557196. The village covers a total geographical area of 742 hectares and falls under the 422601 pincode. Sinnar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Pedhewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Pedhewadi village had a total population of 919 people, including 468 males and 451 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.59%, with male literacy at 65.07% and female literacy at 46.15%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 912.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedhewadi

Pedhewadi 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 Pedhewadi

Pedhewadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lahavit, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sinnar to Pedhewadi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Pedhewadi is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedhewadi

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

Health Facilities in Pedhewadi

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

FAQs about Pedhewadi