Dauch Kh. - Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar

Dauch Kh. is a village situated in the Kopargaon tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Kopargaon and around 97 km from Ahmadnagar. Dauch Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dauch Kh. village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dauch Kh. is 557548. The village covers a total geographical area of 638 hectares and falls under the 423603 pincode. Kopargaon is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Dauch Kh.

According to the 2011 Census, Dauch Kh. village had a total population of 2,069 people, including 1,038 males and 1,031 females, living in 404 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.00%, with male literacy at 86.80% and female literacy at 69.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 286.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0691,0381,031
Child Population (0–6 yrs)287159128
Scheduled Castes (SC)231117114
Scheduled Tribes (ST)286147139
Literate Population1,390763627
Illiterate Population679275404

Nearby Villages of Dauch Kh.

Dauch Kh. 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)
Jeur KumbhariEast1.90 km
Chande KasareSouth-West2.05 km
ChandgavhanNorth2.72 km
Dauch Bk.North-West3.23 km
GhariWest3.30 km
Jeur PatodaNorth3.80 km
HinganiNorth-West4.47 km
KopargaonNorth-East4.77 km
KokamthanEast5.20 km
MurshatpurNorth5.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dauch Kh.

Dauch Kh. is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kopargaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Kopargaon to Dauch Kh. is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Dauch Kh. is about 97 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 Dauch Kh.

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

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

Health Facilities in Dauch Kh.

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dauch Kh. 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Dauch Kh.

Where is Dauch Kh. located?

Dauch Kh. village is located in Kopargaon Tehsil, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dauch Kh.?

The Gram Panchayat of Dauch Kh. is Dauch Khurd.

What is the pincode of Dauch Kh.?

The pincode of Dauch Kh. is 423603.

What is the population of Dauch Kh.?

Dauch Kh. had a total population of 2,069, including 1,038 males and 1,031 females.

How many households are there in Dauch Kh.?

Dauch Kh. had 404 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dauch Kh.?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dauch Kh. was 78.00%. Male literacy was 86.80% and female literacy was 69.44%.