Dharangaon Village Overview
Dharangaon is a village in Sinnar tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It lies about 20 km from Sinnar tehsil headquarters and around 50 km from Nashik district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dharangaon village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Dharangaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharangaon is 551189. The village covers a geographical area of 740.42 hectares and has a pincode of 422103. Sinnar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Dharangaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Sinnar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Nashik Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Dharangaon
Population & Demographics of Dharangaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Dharangaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,459 | 762 | 697 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 173 | 109 | 64 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 82 | 44 | 38 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 115 | 57 | 58 |
| Literate Population | 1,044 | 589 | 455 |
| Illiterate Population | 415 | 173 | 242 |
Key population details of Dharangaon village are given below:
- Dharangaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,459, including approximately 762 males and 697 females, with a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 82 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 115 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Dharangaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 71.56%.
- There are around 297 households in Dharangaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dharangaon
Transport facilities help residents of Dharangaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dharangaon
The following villages are located close to Dharangaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dharangaon
- Where is Dharangaon located?
- Dharangaon village is located in Sinnar Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dharangaon?
- Dharangaon is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dharangaon?
- The pincode of Dharangaon is 422103.
- What is the population of Dharangaon?
- Dharangaon has a total population of 1,459, including 762 males and 697 females.
- How many households are there in Dharangaon?
- There are 297 households in Dharangaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Dharangaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharangaon is 71.56%. Male literacy is 77.30% and female literacy is 65.28%.