Doraje - Shrigonda, Ahilyanagar

Doraje is a village situated in the Shrigonda tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from Shrigonda and around 80 km from Ahmadnagar. Dhoraje serves as the Village Panchayat for Doraje village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doraje is 558437. The village covers a total geographical area of 2083.68 hectares and falls under the 413728 pincode. Shrigonda is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Doraje

According to the 2011 Census, Doraje village had a total population of 2,353 people, including 1,213 males and 1,140 females, living in 532 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.78%, with male literacy at 78.87% and female literacy at 59.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 370, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Doraje

Doraje 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 Doraje

Doraje is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belvandi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrigonda to Doraje is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Doraje is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doraje

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

Health Facilities in Doraje

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

FAQs about Doraje