Dhanwat - Soegaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Dhanwat is a village situated in the Soegaon tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Soegaon and around 110 km from Aurangabad. Warkhedi Bk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanwat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanwat is 548493. The village covers a total geographical area of 733.14 hectares and falls under the 431118 pincode. Jalgaon is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Dhanwat

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanwat village had a total population of 885 people, including 449 males and 436 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.06%, with male literacy at 83.75% and female literacy at 56.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanwat

Dhanwat 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 Dhanwat

Public transport in the Dhanwat is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jamner, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalgaon to Dhanwat is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Dhanwat is about 110 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 Dhanwat

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

Health Facilities in Dhanwat

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

FAQs about Dhanwat