Pedgaon - Daund, Pune
Pedgaon is a village situated in the Daund tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daund and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Pedgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedgaon is 556409. The village covers a total geographical area of 1213.15 hectares and falls under the 413801 pincode. Daund is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.
Pedgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Pedgaon
As per Census 2011, Pedgaon village has a total population of 1,236 people, consisting of 620 males and 616 females. The village has 263 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 817 literate and 419 illiterate residents. Additionally, 217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pedgaon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,236 | 620 | 616 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 137 | 71 | 66 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 217 | 105 | 112 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Literate Population | 817 | 456 | 361 |
| Illiterate Population | 419 | 164 | 255 |
Nearby Villages of Pedgaon
Pedgaon 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Wadgaon Darekar | West | 2.89 km |
| Shirapur | South-East | 3.24 km |
| Pedgaon | North | 3.97 km |
| Anandwadi | North-East | 4.55 km |
| Kansewadi | North-West | 4.66 km |
| Arvi | South-West | 4.76 km |
| Deulgaon Raje | South | 5.13 km |
| Ajnuj | North-West | 5.80 km |
| Jalalpur | East | 6.11 km |
| Siddhatek | South-East | 6.20 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Pedgaon
Public transport in the Pedgaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Boribial, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daund to Pedgaon is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Pedgaon is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pedgaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pedgaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Pedgaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pedgaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Pedgaon
Where is Pedgaon located?
Pedgaon village is located in Daund Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pedgaon?
Pedgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Pedgaon?
The pincode of Pedgaon is 413801.
What is the population of Pedgaon?
Pedgaon has a total population of 1,236, including 620 males and 616 females.
How many households are there in Pedgaon?
There are 263 households in Pedgaon.
What is the literacy rate in Pedgaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pedgaon is 66.10%. Male literacy is 73.55% and female literacy is 58.60%.