Dapur - Malegaon, Nashik

Dapur is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Dapure serves as the Village Panchayat for Dapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dapur is 550288. The village covers a total geographical area of 945.59 hectares and falls under the 423205 pincode. Malegaon is the nearest town, located about 32 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 Nandgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dindori Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dapur village had a total population of 1,370 people, including 695 males and 675 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.83%, with male literacy at 69.97% and female literacy at 53.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 520.

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

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

Dapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mordad Tanda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malegaon to Dapur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Dapur is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 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