Ghavar Village - Velhe, Pune

Ghavar is a village situated in the Velhe tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Velhe and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Chirmodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghavar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghavar is 556654. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.06 hectares and falls under the 412213 pincode. Pune is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Ghavar

As per Census 2011, Ghavar village has a total population of 396 people, consisting of 199 males and 197 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 255 literate and 141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghavar

Ghavar 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 Ghavar

Ghavar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shivajinagar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pune to Ghavar is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Ghavar is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghavar

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

Health Facilities in Ghavar

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

FAQs about Ghavar