Khaire - Junnar, Pune

Khaire 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 112 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Khire serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaire village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaire is 555285. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 410502 pincode. Junnar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Khaire

According to the 2011 Census, Khaire village had a total population of 388 people, including 202 males and 186 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.14%, with male literacy at 83.87% and female literacy at 73.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 378.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaire

Khaire 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 Khaire

Khaire is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Igatpuri, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junnar to Khaire is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Khaire is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khaire

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

Health Facilities in Khaire

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

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