Pondhe - Purandhar, Pune

Pondhe is a village situated in the Purandhar tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sasvad and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Pondhe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondhe is 556466. The village covers a total geographical area of 1103 hectares and falls under the 412104 pincode. Sasvad is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Pondhe 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 Pondhe

According to the 2011 Census, Pondhe village had a total population of 597 people, including 314 males and 283 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.65%, with male literacy at 84.70% and female literacy at 57.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Pondhe

Pondhe 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 Pondhe

Pondhe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yevat, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sasvad to Pondhe is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Pondhe 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 Pondhe

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

Health Facilities in Pondhe

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

FAQs about Pondhe