Pur - Purandhar, Pune

Pur is a village situated in the Purandhar tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sasvad and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Purpokhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pur is 556456. The village covers a total geographical area of 450 hectares and falls under the 412301 pincode. Sasvad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Pur 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 Pur

According to the 2011 Census, Pur village had a total population of 1,418 people, including 711 males and 707 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.02%, with male literacy at 93.82% and female literacy at 76.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Pur

Pur 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 Pur

Pur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Phursungi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sasvad to Pur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Pur is about 36 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 Pur

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

Health Facilities in Pur

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

FAQs about Pur