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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Pendhari village has a total population of 735 people, consisting of 349 males and 386 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 1,106 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 390 literate and 345 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 706 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pendhari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population735349386
Child Population (0–6 yrs)863551
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)706332374
Literate Population390215175
Illiterate Population345134211

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RaipurNorth-East2.46 km
RohpatNorth-West2.63 km
ArjuniEast3.66 km
SaganapurNorth-East4.32 km
SurlaSouth-East4.64 km
BhivkundSouth4.78 km
MhaisdodakaNorth4.92 km
ChilaiSouth-West4.93 km
KhandaniNorth-West4.96 km
HiwariNorth-East5.35 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pendhari

Where is Pendhari located?

Pendhari village is located in Maregaon Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pendhari?

The Gram Panchayat of Pendhari is Arjuni.

What is the pincode of Pendhari?

The pincode of Pendhari is 445303.

What is the population of Pendhari?

Pendhari has a total population of 735, including 349 males and 386 females.

How many households are there in Pendhari?

There are 181 households in Pendhari.

What is the literacy rate in Pendhari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pendhari is 53.06%. Male literacy is 61.60% and female literacy is 45.34%.