Dhargaon - Igatpuri, Nashik

Dhargaon is a village situated in the Igatpuri tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Igatpuri and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Dhargaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhargaon is 551033. The village covers a total geographical area of 1433 hectares and falls under the 422402 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Dhargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dhargaon village had a total population of 2,444 people, including 1,371 males and 1,073 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 783 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.47%, with male literacy at 77.47% and female literacy at 52.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,991.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhargaon

Dhargaon 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 Dhargaon

Dhargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Block And Catch Siding Cabine No.2, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Dhargaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Dhargaon is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhargaon

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

Health Facilities in Dhargaon

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

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