Kendur - Shirur, Pune

Kendur is a village situated in the Shirur tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Kendur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendur is 555594. The village covers a total geographical area of 4395.63 hectares and falls under the 412403 pincode. Shirur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kendur

According to the 2011 Census, Kendur village had a total population of 4,864 people, including 2,440 males and 2,424 females, living in 1,030 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.20%, with male literacy at 85.62% and female literacy at 68.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 766.

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

Nearby Villages of Kendur

Kendur 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 Kendur

Kendur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kasar Wadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirur to Kendur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Kendur 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 Kendur

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

Health Facilities in Kendur

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

FAQs about Kendur