Dahiwel - Sakri, Dhule

Dahiwel is a village situated in the Sakri tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakri and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Dahiwel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahiwel is 526355. The village covers a total geographical area of 2083.71 hectares and falls under the 424304 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Dahiwel

According to the 2011 Census, Dahiwel village had a total population of 6,691 people, including 3,446 males and 3,245 females, living in 1,463 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.11%, with male literacy at 85.04% and female literacy at 74.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,783.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahiwel

Dahiwel 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 Dahiwel

Dahiwel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinchpada, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Dahiwel is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Dahiwel 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 Dahiwel

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

Health Facilities in Dahiwel

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

FAQs about Dahiwel