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

As per Census 2011, Dahiwal village has a total population of 3,362 people, consisting of 1,768 males and 1,594 females. The village has 660 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 426 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,308 literate and 1,054 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 463 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Dahiwal