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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Rakshewadi village has a total population of 790 people, consisting of 418 males and 372 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 556 literate and 234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rakshewadi are given below:

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