Dapur - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Dapur is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Dapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dapur is 525943. The village covers a total geographical area of 456.06 hectares and falls under the 425417 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Dapur 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 Dapur

As per Census 2011, Dapur village has a total population of 1,341 people, consisting of 680 males and 661 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 746 literate and 595 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,319 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dapur

Dapur 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 Dapur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dapur. The nearest railway station is Kolda, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Dapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Dapur is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dapur

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

Health Facilities in Dapur

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

FAQs about Dapur