Burkegaon - Haveli, Pune

Burkegaon is a village situated in the Haveli tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from Pune, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Burkegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burkegaon is 556215. The village covers a total geographical area of 975 hectares and falls under the 412216 pincode. Pune is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Burkegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shirur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Burkegaon

As per Census 2011, Burkegaon village has a total population of 2,013 people, consisting of 1,014 males and 999 females. The village has 414 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 263 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,291 literate and 722 illiterate residents. Additionally, 104 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Burkegaon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0131,014999
Child Population (0–6 yrs)263130133
Scheduled Castes (SC)1044658
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21129
Literate Population1,291732559
Illiterate Population722282440

Nearby Villages of Burkegaon

Burkegaon 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)
DongargaonWest2.23 km
Pimpri SandasSouth-East2.97 km
DingrajwadiNorth3.62 km
DhanoreNorth-East3.69 km
DarekarwadiNorth-East4.81 km
PeraneWest4.84 km
ShiraswadiSouth5.18 km
Koregaon BhimaNorth-West5.38 km
BakoriSouth-West5.42 km
Nhavi SandasEast6.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Burkegaon

Burkegaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Uruli, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pune to Burkegaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Burkegaon is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Burkegaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Burkegaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Burkegaon

Where is Burkegaon located?

Burkegaon village is located in Haveli Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Burkegaon?

Burkegaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Burkegaon?

The pincode of Burkegaon is 412216.

What is the population of Burkegaon?

Burkegaon has a total population of 2,013, including 1,014 males and 999 females.

How many households are there in Burkegaon?

There are 414 households in Burkegaon.

What is the literacy rate in Burkegaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Burkegaon is 64.13%. Male literacy is 72.19% and female literacy is 55.96%.