Alane - Sindkhede, Dhule

Alane is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Alane village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alane is 526205. The village covers a total geographical area of 544.28 hectares and falls under the 425406 pincode. Dondaicha is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Alane

According to the 2011 Census, Alane village had a total population of 538 people, including 278 males and 260 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.18%, with male literacy at 82.83% and female literacy at 56.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Alane

Alane 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 Alane

Alane 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 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dondaicha to Alane is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Alane is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alane

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

Health Facilities in Alane

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

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