Dahigaon - Chikhli, Buldhana

Dahigaon is a village situated in the Chikhli tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Chikhli and around 34 km from Buldana. Dahigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahigaon is 529137. The village covers a total geographical area of 552.74 hectares and falls under the 443201 pincode. Chikhli 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. For political representation, the village falls under the Chikhli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Buldhana Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dahigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dahigaon village had a total population of 1,985 people, including 1,024 males and 961 females, living in 473 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.13%, with male literacy at 92.63% and female literacy at 73.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 514.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Dahigaon

Dahigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandura, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikhli to Dahigaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Dahigaon is about 34 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:

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:

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