Darhel - Nandgaon, Nashik

Darhel is a village situated in the Nandgaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandgaon and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Darhel village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darhel is 550306. The village covers a total geographical area of 1107 hectares and falls under the 423212 pincode. Manmad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Darhel 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 Darhel

According to the 2011 Census, Darhel village had a total population of 1,211 people, including 635 males and 576 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.64%, with male literacy at 82.16% and female literacy at 61.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Darhel

Darhel 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 Darhel

Darhel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hisvahal, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manmad to Darhel is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Darhel is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darhel

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

Health Facilities in Darhel

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

FAQs about Darhel