Sukalwedhe - Junnar, Pune

Sukalwedhe is a village situated in the Junnar tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junnar and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Sukalvedhe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukalwedhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukalwedhe is 555343. The village covers a total geographical area of 873 hectares and falls under the 410502 pincode. Junnar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Sukalwedhe

As per Census 2011, Sukalwedhe village has a total population of 496 people, consisting of 257 males and 239 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 343 literate and 153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 464 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population496257239
Child Population (0–6 yrs)613031
Scheduled Castes (SC)301812
Scheduled Tribes (ST)464238226
Literate Population343199144
Illiterate Population1535895

Nearby Villages of Sukalwedhe

Sukalwedhe 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)
PimparwadiNorth-West1.91 km
BorgharSouth-East2.90 km
AdivareSouth-West3.06 km
GhangaldareNorth-East3.50 km
SonawaleNorth-East3.77 km
IngaloonNorth-West3.93 km
MalinWest4.23 km
AmbeNorth-West4.52 km
ShindeNorth5.01 km
VarasawaneEast5.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sukalwedhe

Sukalwedhe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shelu, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junnar to Sukalwedhe is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Sukalwedhe is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukalwedhe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Sukalwedhe

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

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

FAQs about Sukalwedhe

Where is Sukalwedhe located?

Sukalwedhe village is located in Junnar Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sukalwedhe?

The Gram Panchayat of Sukalwedhe is Sukalvedhe.

What is the pincode of Sukalwedhe?

The pincode of Sukalwedhe is 410502.

What is the population of Sukalwedhe?

Sukalwedhe has a total population of 496, including 257 males and 239 females.

How many households are there in Sukalwedhe?

There are 89 households in Sukalwedhe.

What is the literacy rate in Sukalwedhe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sukalwedhe is 69.15%. Male literacy is 77.43% and female literacy is 60.25%.