Dhad - Lonar, Buldhana

Dhad is a village situated in the Lonar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Lonar and around 108 km from Buldana. Dhad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhad is 529589. The village covers a total geographical area of 1545.4 hectares and falls under the 443302 pincode. Lonar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Dhad

As per Census 2011, Dhad village has a total population of 923 people, consisting of 493 males and 430 females. The village has 187 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 661 literate and 262 illiterate residents. Additionally, 453 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhad

Dhad 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 Dhad

Dhad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jamner, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lonar to Dhad is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Dhad is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhad

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

Health Facilities in Dhad

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

FAQs about Dhad