Dahigaon - Karjat, Raigad

Dahigaon is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from Karjat and around 75 km from Alibag. Warai T. Need serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahigaon is 553645. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.38 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Dahigaon

As per Census 2011, Dahigaon village has a total population of 441 people, consisting of 225 males and 216 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 310 literate and 131 illiterate residents. Additionally, 87 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dahigaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dahigaon

Dahigaon 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 Dahigaon

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dahigaon. The nearest railway station is Karjat, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Dahigaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Dahigaon is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahigaon

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

Health Facilities in Dahigaon

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

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