Dherand - Alibag, Raigad

Dherand is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Alibag and around 23 km from Alibag. Shahapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dherand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dherand is 554092. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.41 hectares and falls under the 402108 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Dherand

According to the 2011 Census, Dherand village had a total population of 711 people, including 366 males and 345 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.67%, with male literacy at 97.93% and female literacy at 82.62%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dherand

Dherand 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 Dherand

Dherand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pen, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alibag to Dherand is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Dherand is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dherand

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

Health Facilities in Dherand

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

FAQs about Dherand