Mahalunge Padawal - Ambegaon, Pune
Mahalunge Padawal is a village situated in the Ambegaon tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghodegaon and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Mahalunge Padwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahalunge Padawal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahalunge Padawal is 555497. The village covers a total geographical area of 2668 hectares and falls under the 410515 pincode. Junnar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Mahalunge Padawal 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 Mahalunge Padawal
As per Census 2011, Mahalunge Padawal village has a total population of 3,483 people, consisting of 1,746 males and 1,737 females. The village has 778 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 325 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,739 literate and 744 illiterate residents. Additionally, 142 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 525 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mahalunge Padawal are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,483 | 1,746 | 1,737 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 325 | 182 | 143 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 142 | 72 | 70 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 525 | 271 | 254 |
| Literate Population | 2,739 | 1,469 | 1,270 |
| Illiterate Population | 744 | 277 | 467 |
Nearby Villages of Mahalunge Padawal
Mahalunge Padawal is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Mahalunge Padawal
Public transport in the Mahalunge Padawal is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junnar to Mahalunge Padawal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Mahalunge Padawal is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Mahalunge Padawal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mahalunge Padawal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Mahalunge Padawal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mahalunge Padawal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Mahalunge Padawal
Where is Mahalunge Padawal located?
Mahalunge Padawal village is located in Ambegaon Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mahalunge Padawal?
The Gram Panchayat of Mahalunge Padawal is Mahalunge Padwal.
What is the pincode of Mahalunge Padawal?
The pincode of Mahalunge Padawal is 410515.
What is the population of Mahalunge Padawal?
Mahalunge Padawal has a total population of 3,483, including 1,746 males and 1,737 females.
How many households are there in Mahalunge Padawal?
There are 778 households in Mahalunge Padawal.
What is the literacy rate in Mahalunge Padawal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahalunge Padawal is 78.64%. Male literacy is 84.14% and female literacy is 73.11%.