Khand - Mawal, Pune

Khand is a village situated in the Mawal tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadgaon and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Khand village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khand is 555899. The village covers a total geographical area of 1287 hectares and falls under the 412106 pincode. Talegaon Dabhade is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Khand 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 Khand

According to the 2011 Census, Khand village had a total population of 1,129 people, including 565 males and 564 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.56%, with male literacy at 78.26% and female literacy at 55.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 467.

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

Nearby Villages of Khand

Khand 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 Khand

Khand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagnath Cabin, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talegaon Dabhade to Khand is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Khand is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khand

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

Health Facilities in Khand

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

FAQs about Khand