Chawand - Junnar, Pune

Chawand is a village situated in the Junnar tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junnar and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Chavand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chawand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chawand is 555309. The village covers a total geographical area of 456.98 hectares and falls under the 410502 pincode. Junnar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Chawand village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chawand

As per Census 2011, Chawand village has a total population of 1,208 people, consisting of 632 males and 576 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 903 literate and 305 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,148 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chawand

Chawand 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 Chawand

Chawand is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shelu, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junnar to Chawand is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Chawand is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chawand

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

Health Facilities in Chawand

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

FAQs about Chawand