Nighoje - Khed, Pune

Nighoje is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajgurunagar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Nighoje village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nighoje is 555831. The village covers a total geographical area of 1658 hectares and falls under the 410501 pincode. Alandi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Nighoje

As per Census 2011, Nighoje village has a total population of 5,326 people, consisting of 2,903 males and 2,423 females. The village has 1,187 households and a sex ratio of 834 females per 1,000 males. There are 748 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,834 literate and 1,492 illiterate residents. Additionally, 566 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 167 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nighoje

Nighoje 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 Nighoje

Nighoje is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinchvad, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alandi to Nighoje is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Nighoje is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nighoje

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

Health Facilities in Nighoje

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

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