Dabhol - Mahad, Raigad

Dabhol is a village situated in the Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from Mahad and around 12.3 km from Alibag. Dabhol village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dabhol is 555082. The village covers a total geographical area of 848.01 hectares and falls under the 402102 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Dabhol

According to the 2011 Census, Dabhol village had a total population of 1,338 people, including 583 males and 755 females, living in 360 households. The sex ratio was 1,295 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.69%, with male literacy at 90.44% and female literacy at 73.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Dabhol

Dabhol 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 Dabhol

Dabhol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Veer, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Dabhol is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Dabhol is about 12.3 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 Dabhol

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

Health Facilities in Dabhol

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

FAQs about Dabhol