Dahagaon - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Dahagaon is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 175 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Dhagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahagaon is 564766. The village covers a total geographical area of 593.4 hectares and falls under the 415203 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Dahagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dahagaon village had a total population of 1,361 people, including 635 males and 726 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 1,143 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.54%, with male literacy at 90.85% and female literacy at 77.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Dahagaon

Dahagaon 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 Dahagaon

Dahagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Dahagaon is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Dahagaon is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dahagaon

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

Health Facilities in Dahagaon

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

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