Pundhe - Shahapur, Thane

Pundhe is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Aware serves as the Village Panchayat for Pundhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pundhe is 552725. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.29 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Pundhe

According to the 2011 Census, Pundhe village had a total population of 858 people, including 462 males and 396 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.24%, with male literacy at 87.25% and female literacy at 78.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 258.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pundhe

Pundhe 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 Pundhe

Public transport in the Pundhe is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Atgaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Pundhe is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Pundhe is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pundhe

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

Health Facilities in Pundhe

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

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