Dhak - Karjat, Raigad

Dhak is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Karjat and around 80 km from Alibag. Vadap serves as the Village Panchayat for Dhak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhak is 553649. The village covers a total geographical area of 1915.07 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dhak 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 Dhak

According to the 2011 Census, Dhak village had a total population of 270 people, including 149 males and 121 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 812 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.02%, with male literacy at 67.46% and female literacy at 53.64%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhak

Dhak 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 Dhak

Public transport in the Dhak is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nagnath Cabin, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Dhak is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Dhak is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhak

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

Health Facilities in Dhak

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

FAQs about Dhak