Pashte - Sindkhede, Dhule

Pashte is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Paste serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pashte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pashte is 526182. The village covers a total geographical area of 1178.97 hectares and falls under the 425404 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Pashte village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pashte

According to the 2011 Census, Pashte village had a total population of 3,196 people, including 1,622 males and 1,574 females, living in 734 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.16%, with male literacy at 82.89% and female literacy at 67.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 765.

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

Nearby Villages of Pashte

Pashte 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 Pashte

Pashte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betavad, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Pashte is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Pashte is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pashte

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

Health Facilities in Pashte

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

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