Dhakani

Dhakani is a village located in Latur tehsil of Latur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 29km away from sub-district headquarter Latur (tehsildar office) and 29km away from district headquarter Latur. As per 2009 stats, Dhakni is the gram panchayat of Dhakani village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhakani unique in its vibrant Latur region. You’ll see Dhakani’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dhakani

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhakani is 560103. The village spans a total geographical area of 1035 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 413511. Latur is nearest town to Dhakani village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 29km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhakani village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Latur Rural Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Latur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhakani

Population of Dhakani

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakani has a total population of about 1,317, with approximately 676 males and 641 females. The sex ratio is around 948 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 156 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 471 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.38%, with male literacy at about 75.30% and female literacy near 54.91%. There are around 265 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhakani's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhakani

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhakani. As per the 2011 stats, Dhakani had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dhakani

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhakani helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhakani.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhakani