Punegaon - Kalwan, Nashik

Punegaon is a village situated in the Kalwan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalwan and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Jaidar serves as the Village Panchayat for Punegaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punegaon is 549795. The village covers a total geographical area of 620.48 hectares and falls under the 422215 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

Population of Punegaon

According to the 2011 Census, Punegaon village had a total population of 886 people, including 459 males and 427 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.02%, with male literacy at 63.71% and female literacy at 47.95%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 883.

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

Nearby Villages of Punegaon

Punegaon 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 Punegaon

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Punegaon. The nearest railway station is Waghai, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nashik to Punegaon is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Punegaon

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

Health Facilities in Punegaon

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

FAQs about Punegaon