Dholwad - Junnar, Pune

Dholwad is a village situated in the Junnar tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junnar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Dholwad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholwad is 555262. The village covers a total geographical area of 786 hectares and falls under the 412409 pincode. Junnar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Dholwad

According to the 2011 Census, Dholwad village had a total population of 2,412 people, including 1,190 males and 1,222 females, living in 575 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.62%, with male literacy at 92.15% and female literacy at 77.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 124.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dholwad

Dholwad 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 Dholwad

Dholwad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talegaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junnar to Dholwad is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Dholwad is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dholwad

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

Health Facilities in Dholwad

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

FAQs about Dholwad