Veer - Purandhar, Pune

Veer is a village situated in the Purandhar tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sasvad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Vir serves as the Village Panchayat for Veer village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Veer is 556521. The village covers a total geographical area of 1871 hectares and falls under the 412312 pincode. Sasvad is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Veer 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 Veer

According to the 2011 Census, Veer village had a total population of 2,375 people, including 1,222 males and 1,153 females, living in 531 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.71%, with male literacy at 93.33% and female literacy at 83.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Veer

Veer 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 Veer

Veer is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Valha, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sasvad to Veer is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Veer is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Veer

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

Health Facilities in Veer

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

FAQs about Veer