Gahunje - Mawal, Pune

Gahunje is a village situated in the Mawal tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadgaon and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Gahunje village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahunje is 556032. The village covers a total geographical area of 505.26 hectares and falls under the 412101 pincode. Dehu Road is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Gahunje village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maval Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gahunje

According to the 2011 Census, Gahunje village had a total population of 4,046 people, including 2,461 males and 1,585 females, living in 863 households. The sex ratio was 644 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.37%, with male literacy at 80.23% and female literacy at 77.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 687, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahunje

Gahunje 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 Gahunje

Public transport in the Gahunje is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dehu Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dehu Road to Gahunje is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Gahunje is about 30 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 Gahunje

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

Health Facilities in Gahunje

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

FAQs about Gahunje