Dahigaon - Kannad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Dahigaon is a village situated in the Kannad tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from Kannad and around 80 km from Aurangabad. Dahigaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahigaon is 548286. The village covers a total geographical area of 631.63 hectares and falls under the 431147 pincode. Sillod is the nearest town, located about 33 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 Kannad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dahigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dahigaon village had a total population of 1,750 people, including 893 males and 857 females, living in 361 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.55%, with male literacy at 81.04% and female literacy at 57.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Galan, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sillod to Dahigaon is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Dahigaon is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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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