Dahel - Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar

Dahel is a village situated in the Akkalkuwa tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkuwa and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Dahel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahel is 525077. The village covers a total geographical area of 1519 hectares and falls under the 425452 pincode. Talode is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Dahel

According to the 2011 Census, Dahel village had a total population of 2,313 people, including 1,124 males and 1,189 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.43%, with male literacy at 47.39% and female literacy at 37.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,306.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahel

Dahel 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 Dahel

Dahel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dhekvad, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talode to Dahel is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Dahel is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahel

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

Health Facilities in Dahel

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

FAQs about Dahel