Dhanakwadi - Yevla, Nashik

Dhanakwadi is a village situated in the Yevla tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yevla and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Gujarkhede serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanakwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanakwadi is 551470. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 423401 pincode. Yevla is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Dhanakwadi 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 Dhanakwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanakwadi village had a total population of 564 people, including 292 males and 272 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.52%, with male literacy at 89.64% and female literacy at 72.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanakwadi

Dhanakwadi 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 Dhanakwadi

Dhanakwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ankai Kila, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yevla to Dhanakwadi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Dhanakwadi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanakwadi

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

Health Facilities in Dhanakwadi

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

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