Rakshewadi - Shirur, Pune

Rakshewadi is a village situated in the Shirur tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Ranjangaon Sandas serves as the Village Panchayat for Rakshewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rakshewadi is 555652. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.62 hectares and falls under the 412210 pincode. Shirur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Rakshewadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shirur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Rakshewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Rakshewadi village had a total population of 790 people, including 418 males and 372 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.89%, with male literacy at 88.33% and female literacy at 70.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, 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 Rakshewadi

Rakshewadi 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 Rakshewadi

Rakshewadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khutbav, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirur to Rakshewadi is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Rakshewadi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rakshewadi

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

Health Facilities in Rakshewadi

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

FAQs about Rakshewadi