Dugaon - Biloli, Nanded

Dugaon is a village situated in the Biloli tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Biloli and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Dugaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dugaon is 545010. The village covers a total geographical area of 535 hectares and falls under the 431809 pincode. Biloli is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Dugaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dugaon village had a total population of 2,107 people, including 1,059 males and 1,048 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.18%, with male literacy at 78.15% and female literacy at 53.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1071,0591,048
Child Population (0–6 yrs)268130138
Scheduled Castes (SC)1949797
Scheduled Tribes (ST)412021
Literate Population1,217726491
Illiterate Population890333557

Nearby Villages of Dugaon

Dugaon 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)
TornaEast2.15 km
KumbhargaonSouth2.28 km
HarnalaEast3.49 km
KhapralaEast3.92 km
KangathiSouth-East4.24 km
Belkoni Kh.South-East4.99 km
KolgaonEast5.22 km
GaglegaonSouth5.36 km
Kawalguda Bk.North-East5.74 km
HassaNorth6.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dugaon

Public transport in the Dugaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karkheli, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Biloli to Dugaon is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Dugaon is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dugaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dugaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dugaon

Where is Dugaon located?

Dugaon village is located in Biloli Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Dugaon?

Dugaon is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dugaon?

The pincode of Dugaon is 431809.

What is the population of Dugaon?

Dugaon had a total population of 2,107, including 1,059 males and 1,048 females.

How many households are there in Dugaon?

Dugaon had 416 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dugaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dugaon was 66.18%. Male literacy was 78.15% and female literacy was 53.96%.