Pishawi - Velhe, Pune
Pishawi is a village situated in the Velhe tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Velhe and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Kelad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pishawi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pishawi is 556624. The village covers a total geographical area of 258 hectares and falls under the 412212 pincode. Pune is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.
Pishawi 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 Pishawi
According to the 2011 Census, Pishawi village had a total population of 52 people, including 24 males and 28 females, living in 9 households. The sex ratio was 1,167 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.56%, with male literacy at 72.22% and female literacy at 38.89%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52 | 24 | 28 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| Illiterate Population | 32 | 11 | 21 |
Nearby Villages of Pishawi
Pishawi 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhordi | North-West | 1.55 km |
| Gugulshi | South-West | 1.60 km |
| Kelad | South-East | 2.59 km |
| Varoti Kh. | North-East | 2.62 km |
| Ekalgaon | North-West | 3.66 km |
| Pangari | South-West | 3.72 km |
| Karnavadi | South-East | 3.75 km |
| Pasali | North-East | 4.20 km |
| Varoti Bk | North | 4.38 km |
| Majgaon | East | 4.61 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Pishawi
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pishawi. The nearest railway station is Sape Wamne, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pune to Pishawi is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Pishawi is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pishawi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pishawi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Pishawi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pishawi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Pishawi
Where is Pishawi located?
Pishawi village is located in Velhe Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pishawi?
The Gram Panchayat of Pishawi is Kelad.
What is the pincode of Pishawi?
The pincode of Pishawi is 412212.
What is the population of Pishawi?
Pishawi had a total population of 52, including 24 males and 28 females.
How many households are there in Pishawi?
Pishawi had 9 households.
What is the literacy rate in Pishawi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pishawi was 55.56%. Male literacy was 72.22% and female literacy was 38.89%.