Dugad - Bhiwandi, Thane

Dugad is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Dugad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dugad is 552501. The village covers a total geographical area of 456.25 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Dugad 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 Dugad

According to the 2011 Census, Dugad village had a total population of 1,948 people, including 991 males and 957 females, living in 469 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.98%, with male literacy at 61.95% and female literacy at 47.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,074.

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

Nearby Villages of Dugad

Dugad 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 Dugad

Dugad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharbao, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Dugad is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Dugad is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dugad

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

Health Facilities in Dugad

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

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