Gidhade - Shirpur, Dhule

Gidhade is a village situated in the Shirpur tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirpur and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Gidhade village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidhade is 526062. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.25 hectares and falls under the 425405 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Gidhade

As per Census 2011, Gidhade village has a total population of 1,575 people, consisting of 798 males and 777 females. The village has 304 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,131 literate and 444 illiterate residents. Additionally, 278 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 324 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidhade

Gidhade 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 Gidhade

Gidhade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindkheda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Gidhade is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Gidhade is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gidhade

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

Health Facilities in Gidhade

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

FAQs about Gidhade