Dohole - Bhiwandi, Thane

Dohole is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Dohole village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dohole is 552613. The village covers a total geographical area of 329 hectares and falls under the 421101 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Dohole 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 Dohole

According to the 2011 Census, Dohole village had a total population of 1,644 people, including 852 males and 792 females, living in 361 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.39%, with male literacy at 73.41% and female literacy at 60.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 677.

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

Nearby Villages of Dohole

Dohole 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 Dohole

Dohole 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 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Dohole is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Dohole is about 35 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 Dohole

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

Health Facilities in Dohole

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

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