Pendhari - Maregaon, Yavatmal

Pendhari is a village situated in the Maregaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maregaon and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Arjuni serves as the Village Panchayat for Pendhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pendhari is 543804. The village covers a total geographical area of 674.33 hectares and falls under the 445303 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Pendhari

According to the 2011 Census, Pendhari village had a total population of 735 people, including 349 males and 386 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 1,106 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.09%, with male literacy at 68.47% and female literacy at 52.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 706.

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

Nearby Villages of Pendhari

Pendhari 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 Pendhari

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Pendhari. The nearest railway station is Kayar, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Pendhari is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Pendhari is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pendhari

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

Health Facilities in Pendhari

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

FAQs about Pendhari