Dabhil - Khed, Ratnagiri

Dabhil is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Dabhil village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dabhil is 565124. The village covers a total geographical area of 404.74 hectares and falls under the 415708 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Dabhil

According to the 2011 Census, Dabhil village had a total population of 1,550 people, including 786 males and 764 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.89%, with male literacy at 94.74% and female literacy at 80.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Dabhil

Dabhil 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 Dabhil

Dabhil is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Dabhil is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Dabhil is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dabhil

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

Health Facilities in Dabhil

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

FAQs about Dabhil