Dadulgavhan - Mehkar, Buldhana

Dadulgavhan is a village situated in the Mehkar tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Mehkar and around 70 km from Buldana. Dadulgavhan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dadulgavhan is 529080. The village covers a total geographical area of 471.37 hectares and falls under the 443301 pincode. Mehkar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Dadulgavhan

As per Census 2011, Dadulgavhan village has a total population of 1,155 people, consisting of 579 males and 576 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 826 literate and 329 illiterate residents. Additionally, 281 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,155579576
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1517873
Scheduled Castes (SC)281130151
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1789
Literate Population826458368
Illiterate Population329121208

Nearby Villages of Dadulgavhan

Dadulgavhan 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)
GanpurEast1.13 km
Chincholi BoreNorth-West2.30 km
SarangpurNorth2.68 km
SultanpurSouth-West2.69 km
BorkhediSouth-East3.36 km
JaitalaNorth-West3.67 km
Antri DeshmukhSouth-East3.84 km
TurkhedSouth-East4.27 km
BandaWest4.39 km
PartapurEast4.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dadulgavhan

Dadulgavhan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Aman Vadi, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 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 Mehkar to Dadulgavhan is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Dadulgavhan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dadulgavhan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dadulgavhan

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

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

FAQs about Dadulgavhan

Where is Dadulgavhan located?

Dadulgavhan village is located in Mehkar Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dadulgavhan?

Dadulgavhan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dadulgavhan?

The pincode of Dadulgavhan is 443301.

What is the population of Dadulgavhan?

Dadulgavhan has a total population of 1,155, including 579 males and 576 females.

How many households are there in Dadulgavhan?

There are 251 households in Dadulgavhan.

What is the literacy rate in Dadulgavhan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dadulgavhan is 71.52%. Male literacy is 79.10% and female literacy is 63.89%.