Hodadane - Sakri, Dhule

Hodadane is a village situated in the Sakri tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakri and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Ubharandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hodadane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hodadane is 526293. The village covers a total geographical area of 692 hectares and falls under the 424304 pincode. Nandurbar is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Hodadane 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 Hodadane

As per Census 2011, Hodadane village has a total population of 503 people, consisting of 259 males and 244 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 245 literate and 258 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 295 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population503259244
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1035350
Scheduled Castes (SC)392316
Scheduled Tribes (ST)295153142
Literate Population245141104
Illiterate Population258118140

Nearby Villages of Hodadane

Hodadane 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VehergaonSouth-West2.71 km
UbharandiWest3.64 km
MhasaleSouth-East3.98 km
DusaneNorth4.61 km
RojgaonWest4.99 km
PhophadeNorth-West6.85 km
ChhavadiEast7.12 km
VardharneSouth7.39 km
Nagpur (v)South7.67 km
AkhadeNorth-West7.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hodadane

Hodadane is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dondaicha, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandurbar to Hodadane is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Hodadane 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 Hodadane

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Hodadane

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hodadane

Where is Hodadane located?

Hodadane village is located in Sakri Tehsil, Dhule district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hodadane?

The Gram Panchayat of Hodadane is Ubharandi.

What is the pincode of Hodadane?

The pincode of Hodadane is 424304.

What is the population of Hodadane?

Hodadane has a total population of 503, including 259 males and 244 females.

How many households are there in Hodadane?

There are 95 households in Hodadane.

What is the literacy rate in Hodadane?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hodadane is 48.71%. Male literacy is 54.44% and female literacy is 42.62%.