Dastapur - Purna, Parbhani

Dastapur is a village situated in the Purna tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Purna and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Dastapur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dastapur is 547242. The village covers a total geographical area of 617.06 hectares and falls under the 431402 pincode. Purna is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Dastapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dastapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dastapur village had a total population of 1,296 people, including 657 males and 639 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.13%, with male literacy at 78.29% and female literacy at 58.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Dastapur

Dastapur 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 Dastapur

Dastapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pingli, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purna to Dastapur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Dastapur is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dastapur

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

Health Facilities in Dastapur

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

FAQs about Dastapur