Pendha - Karanja, Washim
Pendha is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Meha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pendha village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pendha is 530918. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.85 hectares and falls under the 444110 pincode.
Pendha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Pendha
Pendha 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dongar Mendha | South-West | 2.07 km |
| Ravanwadi | North-West | 2.29 km |
| Shelda Lambe | South | 2.66 km |
| Kalamgaon | South-West | 3.72 km |
| Chop | West | 4.22 km |
| Shelda Tukum | South | 4.24 km |
| Koregaon | West | 5.10 km |
| Bodadha Gaoganna | North-West | 5.28 km |
| Shankarpur | South-West | 5.42 km |
| Wadegaon Bandhya | North | 5.43 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Pendha
Public transport in the Pendha is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Arunnagar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Washim to Pendha is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pendha
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pendha village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Pendha
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pendha village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Pendha
Where is Pendha located?
Pendha village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pendha?
The Gram Panchayat of Pendha is Meha.
What is the pincode of Pendha?
The pincode of Pendha is 444110.