Bhukum - Mulshi, Pune

Bhukum is a village situated in the Mulshi tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paud and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Bhukum village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhukum is 556130. The village covers a total geographical area of 1089 hectares and falls under the 412215 pincode. Pune is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Bhukum village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Baramati Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhukum

According to the 2011 Census, Bhukum village had a total population of 2,859 people, including 1,545 males and 1,314 females, living in 620 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.28%, with male literacy at 89.09% and female literacy at 72.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 410, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhukum

Bhukum 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 Bhukum

Bhukum is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shivajinagar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pune to Bhukum is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Bhukum is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhukum

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

Health Facilities in Bhukum

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

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