Dhirdi - Ashti, Beed

Dhirdi is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Ashti and around 90 km from Bid. Dhirdi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhirdi is 558843. The village covers a total geographical area of 394.52 hectares and falls under the 414203 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Dhirdi

As per Census 2011, Dhirdi village has a total population of 651 people, consisting of 333 males and 318 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 424 literate and 227 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 65 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population651333318
Child Population (0–6 yrs)964749
Scheduled Castes (SC)412219
Scheduled Tribes (ST)653134
Literate Population424246178
Illiterate Population22787140

Nearby Villages of Dhirdi

Dhirdi 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)
KelsangviEast2.43 km
ShiralSouth2.84 km
Nimgaon ChaubhaNorth2.84 km
NandaNorth-West3.23 km
ImangaonSouth-East4.00 km
RutiEast4.43 km
FattewadgaonWest4.46 km
KhanapurSouth-East4.61 km
Pimpri AshtiEast5.19 km
HanumantgaonSouth5.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhirdi

Dhirdi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akolner, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Dhirdi is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bid to Dhirdi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhirdi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dhirdi

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

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

FAQs about Dhirdi

Where is Dhirdi located?

Dhirdi village is located in Ashti Tehsil, Beed district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhirdi?

Dhirdi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhirdi?

The pincode of Dhirdi is 414203.

What is the population of Dhirdi?

Dhirdi has a total population of 651, including 333 males and 318 females.

How many households are there in Dhirdi?

There are 148 households in Dhirdi.

What is the literacy rate in Dhirdi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhirdi is 65.13%. Male literacy is 73.87% and female literacy is 55.97%.