Ketkawale - Purandhar, Pune

Ketkawale is a village situated in the Purandhar tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sasvad and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Ketkavale serves as the Village Panchayat for Ketkawale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ketkawale is 556510. The village covers a total geographical area of 483 hectares and falls under the 412205 pincode. Sasvad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ketkawale

According to the 2011 Census, Ketkawale village had a total population of 1,250 people, including 627 males and 623 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.88%, with male literacy at 90.48% and female literacy at 73.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Ketkawale

Ketkawale 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 Ketkawale

Ketkawale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Phursungi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sasvad to Ketkawale is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Ketkawale is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ketkawale

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

Health Facilities in Ketkawale

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

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