Diya - Dharni, Amravati

Diya is a village situated in the Dharni tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharni and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Diya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diya is 531445. The village covers a total geographical area of 598.84 hectares and falls under the 444702 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 110 km away.

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

Population of Diya

According to the 2011 Census, Diya village had a total population of 1,406 people, including 729 males and 677 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.22%, with male literacy at 86.58% and female literacy at 66.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,042.

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

Nearby Villages of Diya

Diya 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 Diya

Diya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amlakhurd, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Diya is about 110 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Diya is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Diya

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

Health Facilities in Diya

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

FAQs about Diya