Ghonshet - Mawal, Pune

Ghonshet is a village situated in the Mawal tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadgaon and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Ghonshet village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghonshet is 555913. The village covers a total geographical area of 369.77 hectares and falls under the 412106 pincode. Talegaon Dabhade is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Ghonshet 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 Ghonshet

According to the 2011 Census, Ghonshet village had a total population of 1,328 people, including 681 males and 647 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.13%, with male literacy at 76.30% and female literacy at 57.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghonshet

Ghonshet 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 Ghonshet

Ghonshet 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 Kanhe, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talegaon Dabhade to Ghonshet is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Ghonshet is about 65 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 Ghonshet

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

Health Facilities in Ghonshet

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

FAQs about Ghonshet