Dapka - Nilanga, Latur

Dapka is a village situated in the Nilanga tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilanga and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Dapka village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dapka is 560760. The village covers a total geographical area of 816.74 hectares and falls under the 413530 pincode. Nilanga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dapka

According to the 2011 Census, Dapka village had a total population of 5,031 people, including 2,620 males and 2,411 females, living in 1,004 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.00%, with male literacy at 90.88% and female literacy at 80.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 785, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Dapka

Dapka 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 Dapka

Dapka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhatangli, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilanga to Dapka is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Latur to Dapka is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dapka

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

Health Facilities in Dapka

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

FAQs about Dapka