Dabhad - Bhiwandi, Thane

Dabhad is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Dabhad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dabhad is 552584. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.81 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Dabhad

According to the 2011 Census, Dabhad village had a total population of 1,617 people, including 823 males and 794 females, living in 341 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.72%, with male literacy at 80.76% and female literacy at 66.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 382.

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

Nearby Villages of Dabhad

Dabhad 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 Dabhad

Dabhad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Dabhad is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Dabhad is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dabhad

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

Health Facilities in Dabhad

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

FAQs about Dabhad