Vitthalwadi Village - Shirur, Pune

Vitthalwadi is a village situated in the Shirur tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Vitthalwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vitthalwadi is 555637. The village covers a total geographical area of 1340 hectares and falls under the 412208 pincode. Shirur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Vitthalwadi 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 Vitthalwadi

As per Census 2011, Vitthalwadi village has a total population of 3,256 people, consisting of 1,698 males and 1,558 females. The village has 662 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 366 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,281 literate and 975 illiterate residents. Additionally, 332 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 235 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 3,256 1,698 1,558
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 366 199 167
Scheduled Castes (SC) 332 169 163
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 235 119 116
Literate Population 2,281 1,321 960
Illiterate Population 975 377 598

Nearby Villages of Vitthalwadi

Vitthalwadi 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Sangavi SandasSouth3.15 km
PatethanSouth-East3.36 km
Talegaon DhamdhereNorth-West3.99 km
TakaliEast4.71 km
Takali BhimaNorth-East4.85 km
Nhavi SandasSouth-West5.11 km
DhanoreWest5.98 km
DevkarwadiSouth6.14 km
VadgaonbandeEast6.97 km
DarekarwadiWest7.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vitthalwadi

Vitthalwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Uruli, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.4 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirur to Vitthalwadi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Vitthalwadi is about 40 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 Vitthalwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vitthalwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Vitthalwadi

Where is Vitthalwadi located?

Vitthalwadi village is located in Shirur Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vitthalwadi?

Vitthalwadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vitthalwadi?

The pincode of Vitthalwadi is 412208.

What is the population of Vitthalwadi?

Vitthalwadi has a total population of 3,256, including 1,698 males and 1,558 females.

How many households are there in Vitthalwadi?

There are 662 households in Vitthalwadi.

What is the literacy rate in Vitthalwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vitthalwadi is 70.06%. Male literacy is 77.80% and female literacy is 61.62%.