Ahire - Khed, Pune

Ahire is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajgurunagar and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Ahire village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ahire is 555744. The village covers a total geographical area of 413 hectares and falls under the 410505 pincode. Alandi is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Ahire

According to the 2011 Census, Ahire village had a total population of 852 people, including 436 males and 416 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.98%, with male literacy at 83.42% and female literacy at 62.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Ahire

Ahire 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 Ahire

Ahire is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talegaon, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alandi to Ahire is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Ahire is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ahire

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

Health Facilities in Ahire

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

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