Kanhe - Mawal, Pune

Kanhe is a village situated in the Mawal tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadgaon and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Kanhe village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanhe is 555894. The village covers a total geographical area of 676 hectares and falls under the 412106 pincode. Talegaon Dabhade is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kanhe 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 Kanhe

According to the 2011 Census, Kanhe village had a total population of 4,707 people, including 2,514 males and 2,193 females, living in 1,050 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.77%, with male literacy at 88.47% and female literacy at 71.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 768, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,7072,5142,193
Child Population (0–6 yrs)636320316
Scheduled Castes (SC)768396372
Scheduled Tribes (ST)221112109
Literate Population3,2881,9411,347
Illiterate Population1,419573846

Nearby Villages of Kanhe

Kanhe 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)
ParavadiNorth2.22 km
JambhulSouth-East2.96 km
NayagaonWest3.05 km
Nanoli N.m.North-West3.21 km
AhirvadeSouth-West3.41 km
BelajNorth-East4.38 km
Takave Bk.North4.47 km
NaneNorth-West4.63 km
ChikhalseSouth-West4.81 km
RajpuriEast4.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanhe

Kanhe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanhe, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talegaon Dabhade to Kanhe is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Kanhe is about 38 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 Kanhe

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kanhe

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Kanhe

Where is Kanhe located?

Kanhe village is located in Mawal Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Kanhe?

Kanhe is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kanhe?

The pincode of Kanhe is 412106.

What is the population of Kanhe?

Kanhe had a total population of 4,707, including 2,514 males and 2,193 females.

How many households are there in Kanhe?

Kanhe had 1,050 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kanhe?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanhe was 80.77%. Male literacy was 88.47% and female literacy was 71.76%.