Pangan - Sakri, Dhule

Pangan is a village situated in the Sakri tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakri and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Pangan village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pangan is 526240. The village covers a total geographical area of 2512.38 hectares and falls under the 424304 pincode. Nandurbar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Pangan 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 Pangan

According to the 2011 Census, Pangan village had a total population of 2,025 people, including 1,034 males and 991 females, living in 464 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.03%, with male literacy at 66.85% and female literacy at 57.06%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,009.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0251,034991
Child Population (0–6 yrs)258138120
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,0091,025984
Literate Population1,096599497
Illiterate Population929435494

Nearby Villages of Pangan

Pangan 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)
Pinjar ZadiSouth-West2.34 km
ValwheEast3.27 km
PachmouliWest4.37 km
BurudkheSouth4.49 km
MavajipadaSouth-East4.80 km
WanzaleNorth4.80 km
SalwanNorth-West5.86 km
LagadwalSouth6.37 km
RaikotSouth-West6.54 km
VitaweEast6.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pangan

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pangan. The nearest railway station is Bhadwad, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.9 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 Pangan is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Pangan is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pangan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Pangan

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

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

FAQs about Pangan

Where is Pangan located?

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

What is the Village Panchayat of Pangan?

Pangan is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pangan?

The pincode of Pangan is 424304.

What is the population of Pangan?

Pangan had a total population of 2,025, including 1,034 males and 991 females.

How many households are there in Pangan?

Pangan had 464 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pangan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pangan was 62.03%. Male literacy was 66.85% and female literacy was 57.06%.