Dhorkin - Paithan, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Dhorkin is a village situated in the Paithan tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from Paithan and around 30 km from Aurangabad. Dhorkin village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhorkin is 549480. The village covers a total geographical area of 2003 hectares and falls under the 431105 pincode. Paithan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Dhorkin

As per Census 2011, Dhorkin village has a total population of 4,691 people, consisting of 2,436 males and 2,255 females. The village has 949 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 711 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,851 literate and 1,840 illiterate residents. Additionally, 864 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 109 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhorkin

Dhorkin 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 Dhorkin

Dhorkin is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mukundwadi Halt, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paithan to Dhorkin is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Dhorkin 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 Dhorkin

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

Health Facilities in Dhorkin

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

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