Dalonde - Bhiwandi, Thane

Dalonde is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Dighashi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dalonde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dalonde is 552563. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.23 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Dalonde 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 Dalonde

As per Census 2011, Dalonde village has a total population of 649 people, consisting of 329 males and 320 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 501 literate and 148 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dalonde

Dalonde 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 Dalonde

Public transport in the Dalonde 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 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Dalonde is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Dalonde is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dalonde

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

Health Facilities in Dalonde

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

FAQs about Dalonde