Dayal Village Overview
Dayal is a village in Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It lies about 18 km from Khed tehsil headquarters and around 120 km from Ratnagiri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dayal village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Dayal village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dayal is 565071. The village covers a geographical area of 896.52 hectares. Khed is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Dayal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Guhagar Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Dayal
Population & Demographics of Dayal
This section provides population and demographic details of Dayal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,406 | 628 | 778 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 137 | 63 | 74 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 906 | 463 | 443 |
| Illiterate Population | 500 | 165 | 335 |
Key population details of Dayal village are given below:
- Dayal village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,406, including approximately 628 males and 778 females, with a sex ratio of 1238 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Dayal village is good, with a literacy rate of about 64.44%.
- There are around 363 households in Dayal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dayal
Transport facilities help residents of Dayal village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dayal
The following villages are located close to Dayal and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dayal
- Where is Dayal located?
- Dayal village is located in Khed Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dayal?
- Dayal is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Dayal?
- Dayal has a total population of 1,406, including 628 males and 778 females.
- How many households are there in Dayal?
- There are 363 households in Dayal.
- What is the literacy rate in Dayal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dayal is 64.44%. Male literacy is 73.73% and female literacy is 56.94%.