Dhekwad - Nandurbar

Dhekwad is a village situated in the Nandurbar tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from Nandurbar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Dhekwad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhekwad is 525769. The village covers a total geographical area of 491.94 hectares and falls under the 425412 pincode. Nandurbar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Dhekwad

As per Census 2011, Dhekwad village has a total population of 1,681 people, consisting of 801 males and 880 females. The village has 345 households and a sex ratio of 1,098 females per 1,000 males. There are 256 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 741 literate and 940 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,510 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhekwad are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhekwad

Dhekwad 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 Dhekwad

Dhekwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhekvad, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandurbar to Dhekwad is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhekwad

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

Health Facilities in Dhekwad

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

FAQs about Dhekwad