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

As per Census 2011, Dahigaon village has a total population of 1,985 people, consisting of 1,024 males and 961 females. The village has 473 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,454 literate and 531 illiterate residents. Additionally, 514 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9851,024961
Child Population (0–6 yrs)236129107
Scheduled Castes (SC)514259255
Literate Population1,454829625
Illiterate Population531195336

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)
MahimalEast1.51 km
UtradaWest2.72 km
ManmodSouth-East2.88 km
KaratwadiEast2.90 km
KarankhedNorth2.97 km
PandhardeoSouth-East3.11 km
PethWest3.64 km
GhanmodEast3.97 km
BorakhediSouth-East4.07 km
MahattamkhedNorth-East4.43 km

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.

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

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >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)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Dahigaon

Where is Dahigaon located?

Dahigaon village is located in Chikhli Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dahigaon?

Dahigaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dahigaon?

The pincode of Dahigaon is 443201.

What is the population of Dahigaon?

Dahigaon has a total population of 1,985, including 1,024 males and 961 females.

How many households are there in Dahigaon?

There are 473 households in Dahigaon.

What is the literacy rate in Dahigaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dahigaon is 73.25%. Male literacy is 80.96% and female literacy is 65.04%.