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:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,341680661
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1477770
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,319672647
Literate Population746412334
Illiterate Population595268327

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BorpadaWest2.05 km
PatiNorth-West3.53 km
HaldaniNorth-East4.38 km
KamodSouth-West4.38 km
ShivarimalSouth-East4.62 km
BedkiNorth-West4.75 km
Karanji BkWest4.95 km
AnthipadaNorth5.25 km
PimpranWest5.70 km
BalaamraiNorth6.25 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Dapur

Where is Dapur located?

Dapur village is located in Nawapur Tehsil, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dapur?

Dapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dapur?

The pincode of Dapur is 425417.

What is the population of Dapur?

Dapur has a total population of 1,341, including 680 males and 661 females.

How many households are there in Dapur?

There are 252 households in Dapur.

What is the literacy rate in Dapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dapur is 55.63%. Male literacy is 60.59% and female literacy is 50.53%.