Pendshet Village Overview
Pendshet is a village in Akola tehsil of Ahmadnagar district, Maharashtra. It lies about 42 km from Akola tehsil headquarters and around 150 km from Ahmadnagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Pendshet village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Pendshet village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pendshet is 557144. The village covers a geographical area of 459.06 hectares and has a pincode of 422604. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Pendshet village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Akole Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Pendshet
Population & Demographics of Pendshet
This section provides population and demographic details of Pendshet village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 746 | 370 | 376 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 89 | 37 | 52 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 603 | 298 | 305 |
| Literate Population | 455 | 266 | 189 |
| Illiterate Population | 291 | 104 | 187 |
Key population details of Pendshet village are given below:
- Pendshet village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 746, including approximately 370 males and 376 females, with a sex ratio of 1016 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 15 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 603 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Pendshet village is good, with a literacy rate of about 60.99%.
- There are around 130 households in Pendshet village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pendshet
Transport facilities help residents of Pendshet village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pendshet
The following villages are located close to Pendshet and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pendshet
- Where is Pendshet located?
- Pendshet village is located in Akola Tehsil, Ahmadnagar district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pendshet?
- Pendshet is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Pendshet?
- The pincode of Pendshet is 422604.
- What is the population of Pendshet?
- Pendshet has a total population of 746, including 370 males and 376 females.
- How many households are there in Pendshet?
- There are 130 households in Pendshet.
- What is the literacy rate in Pendshet?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pendshet is 60.99%. Male literacy is 71.89% and female literacy is 50.27%.