Dhule - Muktainagar (Edlabad), Jalgaon

Dhule is a village situated in the Muktainagar (Edlabad) tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 47 km from Muktainagar and around 112 km from Jalgaon. Chinchakhede Kh. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhule village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhule is 527000. The village covers a total geographical area of 446.09 hectares and falls under the 425327 pincode. Bhusaval is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Dhule

As per Census 2011, Dhule village has a total population of 655 people, consisting of 325 males and 330 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 361 literate and 294 illiterate residents. Additionally, 236 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 307 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population655325330
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1104565
Scheduled Castes (SC)236122114
Scheduled Tribes (ST)307147160
Literate Population361213148
Illiterate Population294112182

Nearby Villages of Dhule

Dhule 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)
UmareWest1.58 km
WadhodeEast2.75 km
TalkhedeSouth-West2.81 km
HivareNorth-West2.91 km
Jondhan KhedeNorth3.54 km
ParambiWest3.72 km
SuleSouth4.09 km
HalkhedeNorth-East4.10 km
RajureNorth-West4.95 km
BhoteSouth-West5.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhule

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dhule. The nearest railway station is Biswa Bridge, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhusaval to Dhule is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Dhule is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhule

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

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

Health Facilities in Dhule

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhule 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Dhule

Where is Dhule located?

Dhule village is located in Muktainagar (Edlabad) Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhule?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhule is Chinchakhede Kh..

What is the pincode of Dhule?

The pincode of Dhule is 425327.

What is the population of Dhule?

Dhule has a total population of 655, including 325 males and 330 females.

How many households are there in Dhule?

There are 135 households in Dhule.

What is the literacy rate in Dhule?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhule is 55.11%. Male literacy is 65.54% and female literacy is 44.85%.