Velhe Bk. Ghera - Velhe, Pune
Velhe Bk. Ghera is a village situated in the Velhe tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Velhe and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Welhe Bk. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Velhe Bk. Ghera village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Velhe Bk. Ghera is 556598. The village covers a total geographical area of 426 hectares and falls under the 412212 pincode. Pune is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.
Velhe Bk. Ghera 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 Velhe Bk. Ghera
As per Census 2011, Velhe Bk. Ghera village has a total population of 940 people, consisting of 488 males and 452 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 667 literate and 273 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 248 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Velhe Bk. Ghera are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 940 | 488 | 452 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 116 | 66 | 50 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 58 | 29 | 29 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 248 | 121 | 127 |
| Literate Population | 667 | 370 | 297 |
| Illiterate Population | 273 | 118 | 155 |
Nearby Villages of Velhe Bk. Ghera
Velhe Bk. Ghera 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Brahmanghar | East | 0.68 km |
| Khodad | East | 1.66 km |
| Kondhavale Bk | North | 1.81 km |
| Hirpodi | North-East | 1.84 km |
| Kondhavale Kh. | North | 1.92 km |
| Velhe Bk. | West | 2.03 km |
| Pal Bk. | South | 2.64 km |
| Vajeghar Bk. | South-East | 2.71 km |
| Khariv | East | 3.04 km |
| Metpilaware | South-West | 3.36 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Velhe Bk. Ghera
Velhe Bk. Ghera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Shivajinagar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| 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 Velhe Bk. Ghera is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Velhe Bk. Ghera
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Velhe Bk. Ghera village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Velhe Bk. Ghera
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Velhe Bk. Ghera village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Velhe Bk. Ghera
Where is Velhe Bk. Ghera located?
Velhe Bk. Ghera village is located in Velhe Tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Velhe Bk. Ghera?
The Gram Panchayat of Velhe Bk. Ghera is Welhe Bk..
What is the pincode of Velhe Bk. Ghera?
The pincode of Velhe Bk. Ghera is 412212.
What is the population of Velhe Bk. Ghera?
Velhe Bk. Ghera has a total population of 940, including 488 males and 452 females.
How many households are there in Velhe Bk. Ghera?
There are 195 households in Velhe Bk. Ghera.
What is the literacy rate in Velhe Bk. Ghera?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Velhe Bk. Ghera is 70.96%. Male literacy is 75.82% and female literacy is 65.71%.