Dhakale - Ambegaon, Pune

Dhakale is a village situated in the Ambegaon tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghodegaon and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Pune. Dhakale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakale is 555489. The village covers a total geographical area of 848 hectares and falls under the 412408 pincode. Junnar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dhakale

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakale village had a total population of 636 people, including 329 males and 307 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.92%, with male literacy at 92.49% and female literacy at 68.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 309.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhakale

Dhakale 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 Dhakale

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dhakale. The nearest railway station is Talegaon, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junnar to Dhakale is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pune to Dhakale is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakale

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

Health Facilities in Dhakale

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

FAQs about Dhakale