Dahiwal - Malegaon, Nashik

Dahiwal is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 131 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Dahiwal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahiwal is 550291. The village covers a total geographical area of 1560.04 hectares and falls under the 423105 pincode. Malegaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Dahiwal

According to the 2011 Census, Dahiwal village had a total population of 3,362 people, including 1,768 males and 1,594 females, living in 660 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.61%, with male literacy at 86.30% and female literacy at 70.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 463.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahiwal

Dahiwal 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 Dahiwal

Dahiwal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malegaon to Dahiwal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Dahiwal is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahiwal

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

Health Facilities in Dahiwal

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

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