Dapshed - Loha, Nanded

Dapshed is a village situated in the Loha tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loha and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Dapshed village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dapshed is 545227. The village covers a total geographical area of 721 hectares and falls under the 431708 pincode. Loha is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dapshed

According to the 2011 Census, Dapshed village had a total population of 2,202 people, including 1,158 males and 1,044 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.30%, with male literacy at 87.10% and female literacy at 60.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Dapshed

Dapshed 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 Dapshed

Public transport in the Dapshed is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wanegaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Loha to Dapshed is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Dapshed is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dapshed

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

Health Facilities in Dapshed

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

FAQs about Dapshed