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

As per Census 2011, Dabhol village has a total population of 1,338 people, consisting of 583 males and 755 females. The village has 360 households and a sex ratio of 1,295 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 957 literate and 381 illiterate residents. Additionally, 62 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 49 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,338583755
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1528171
Scheduled Castes (SC)622933
Scheduled Tribes (ST)492722
Literate Population957454503
Illiterate Population381129252

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TelangeSouth2.37 km
Tol KhNorth2.57 km
Kokare Tarf GoveleWest2.60 km
GomendiSouth-West2.67 km
Sape Tarf GoveleEast2.71 km
Tol Bk.North-East2.78 km
OwaleSouth-East2.79 km
BhandavaliNorth-West3.15 km
WarathiSouth3.31 km
Jui Bk.East3.91 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dabhol

Where is Dabhol located?

Dabhol village is located in Mahad Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dabhol?

Dabhol is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dabhol?

The pincode of Dabhol is 402102.

What is the population of Dabhol?

Dabhol has a total population of 1,338, including 583 males and 755 females.

How many households are there in Dabhol?

There are 360 households in Dabhol.

What is the literacy rate in Dabhol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dabhol is 71.52%. Male literacy is 77.87% and female literacy is 66.62%.