Dharangaon Khadak - Niphad, Nashik

Dharangaon Khadak is a village situated in the Niphad tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niphad and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Dharangaon Khadak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharangaon Khadak is 551351. The village covers a total geographical area of 1003.1 hectares and falls under the 422103 pincode. Yevla is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Dharangaon Khadak

As per Census 2011, Dharangaon Khadak village has a total population of 2,490 people, consisting of 1,299 males and 1,191 females. The village has 486 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 332 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,735 literate and 755 illiterate residents. Additionally, 305 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 555 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dharangaon Khadak are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4901,2991,191
Child Population (0–6 yrs)332189143
Scheduled Castes (SC)305163142
Scheduled Tribes (ST)555277278
Literate Population1,735966769
Illiterate Population755333422

Nearby Villages of Dharangaon Khadak

Dharangaon Khadak 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dharangaon VeerSouth-East2.25 km
GajarwadiWest2.80 km
BokaddareNorth2.89 km
NaitaleNorth-West3.09 km
DhanoreEast4.48 km
RampurNorth-West4.56 km
Nandur MadhyameshwarSouth-West4.59 km
VishnunagarNorth-East4.92 km
Sarole ThadiSouth5.10 km
ShivareWest5.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dharangaon Khadak

Dharangaon Khadak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ugaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yevla to Dharangaon Khadak is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Dharangaon Khadak is about 52 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 Dharangaon Khadak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Dharangaon Khadak

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dharangaon Khadak

Where is Dharangaon Khadak located?

Dharangaon Khadak village is located in Niphad Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dharangaon Khadak?

Dharangaon Khadak is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dharangaon Khadak?

The pincode of Dharangaon Khadak is 422103.

What is the population of Dharangaon Khadak?

Dharangaon Khadak has a total population of 2,490, including 1,299 males and 1,191 females.

How many households are there in Dharangaon Khadak?

There are 486 households in Dharangaon Khadak.

What is the literacy rate in Dharangaon Khadak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharangaon Khadak is 69.68%. Male literacy is 74.36% and female literacy is 64.57%.