Derhal - Gangapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Derhal is a village situated in the Gangapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from Gangapur and around 30 km from Aurangabad. Kinhal serves as the Village Panchayat for Derhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Derhal is 549181. The village covers a total geographical area of 545 hectares and falls under the 431115 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Derhal

According to the 2011 Census, Derhal village had a total population of 561 people, including 286 males and 275 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.50%, with male literacy at 87.23% and female literacy at 70.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Derhal

Derhal 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 Derhal

Derhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Potul, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Derhal is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Derhal is about 30 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 Derhal

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

Health Facilities in Derhal

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

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