Dhondmal Shindewadi - Ambegaon, Pune

Dhondmal Shindewadi is a village situated in the Ambegaon tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghodegaon and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Dhondmala Shindewadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhondmal Shindewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhondmal Shindewadi is 555482. The village covers a total geographical area of 640 hectares and falls under the 412408 pincode. Junnar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Dhondmal Shindewadi

As per Census 2011, Dhondmal Shindewadi village has a total population of 1,152 people, consisting of 558 males and 594 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 1,064 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 828 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 117 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhondmal Shindewadi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,152558594
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1397168
Scheduled Castes (SC)33-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1175562
Literate Population828446382
Illiterate Population324112212

Nearby Villages of Dhondmal Shindewadi

Dhondmal Shindewadi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChincholiNorth2.64 km
GawarwadiSouth-West2.97 km
NarodiSouth-East2.99 km
GhodegaonWest3.74 km
KadewadiNorth-East4.26 km
DhakaleSouth-West5.37 km
GirawaliNorth5.56 km
MalawadiNorth5.99 km
SalWest6.18 km
Pimpalgaon Tarf GhodaNorth-West6.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhondmal Shindewadi

Public transport in the Dhondmal Shindewadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talegaon, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junnar to Dhondmal Shindewadi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Dhondmal Shindewadi is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhondmal Shindewadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhondmal Shindewadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dhondmal Shindewadi

Where is Dhondmal Shindewadi located?

Dhondmal Shindewadi village is located in Ambegaon Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhondmal Shindewadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhondmal Shindewadi is Dhondmala Shindewadi.

What is the pincode of Dhondmal Shindewadi?

The pincode of Dhondmal Shindewadi is 412408.

What is the population of Dhondmal Shindewadi?

Dhondmal Shindewadi has a total population of 1,152, including 558 males and 594 females.

How many households are there in Dhondmal Shindewadi?

There are 272 households in Dhondmal Shindewadi.

What is the literacy rate in Dhondmal Shindewadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhondmal Shindewadi is 71.88%. Male literacy is 79.93% and female literacy is 64.31%.