Dahigaon - Chandurbazar, Amravati

Dahigaon is a village situated in the Chandurbazar tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandurbazar and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Dahigaon Purna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahigaon is 532143. The village covers a total geographical area of 917.16 hectares and falls under the 444704 pincode. Chandurbazar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dahigaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dahigaon

As per Census 2011, Dahigaon village has a total population of 1,556 people, consisting of 799 males and 757 females. The village has 397 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,214 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 306 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 75 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,556799757
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1478463
Scheduled Castes (SC)306160146
Scheduled Tribes (ST)753738
Literate Population1,214652562
Illiterate Population342147195

Nearby Villages of Dahigaon

Dahigaon 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)
DhanoraNorth-East1.69 km
JagannathpurSouth-East2.27 km
BahadarpurNorth-West2.30 km
KotgawandiNorth-East2.51 km
TamaswadiWest2.54 km
VirulSouth-West2.58 km
RajnaNorth-West2.64 km
MalkapurEast3.03 km
Shahapur HirurNorth-East3.18 km
RasullapurSouth-East3.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dahigaon

Dahigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shirala, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandurbazar to Dahigaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Dahigaon is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahigaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dahigaon

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

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

FAQs about Dahigaon

Where is Dahigaon located?

Dahigaon village is located in Chandurbazar Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dahigaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Dahigaon is Dahigaon Purna.

What is the pincode of Dahigaon?

The pincode of Dahigaon is 444704.

What is the population of Dahigaon?

Dahigaon has a total population of 1,556, including 799 males and 757 females.

How many households are there in Dahigaon?

There are 397 households in Dahigaon.

What is the literacy rate in Dahigaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dahigaon is 78.02%. Male literacy is 81.60% and female literacy is 74.24%.