Dahigaon Shelari - Murbad, Thane
Dahigaon Shelari is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Dahigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dahigaon Shelari village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dahigaon Shelari is 553131. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.03 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.
Dahigaon Shelari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murbad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dahigaon Shelari
As per Census 2011, Dahigaon Shelari village has a total population of 776 people, consisting of 392 males and 384 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 583 literate and 193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dahigaon Shelari are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 776 | 392 | 384 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 58 | 21 | 37 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 106 | 53 | 53 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 58 | 24 | 34 |
| Literate Population | 583 | 344 | 239 |
| Illiterate Population | 193 | 48 | 145 |
Nearby Villages of Dahigaon Shelari
Dahigaon Shelari is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Dahigaon Shelari
Public transport in the Dahigaon Shelari is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Dahigaon Shelari is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Dahigaon Shelari is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dahigaon Shelari
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dahigaon Shelari village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Dahigaon Shelari
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dahigaon Shelari village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Dahigaon Shelari
Where is Dahigaon Shelari located?
Dahigaon Shelari village is located in Murbad Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dahigaon Shelari?
The Gram Panchayat of Dahigaon Shelari is Dahigaon.
What is the pincode of Dahigaon Shelari?
The pincode of Dahigaon Shelari is 421401.
What is the population of Dahigaon Shelari?
Dahigaon Shelari has a total population of 776, including 392 males and 384 females.
How many households are there in Dahigaon Shelari?
There are 169 households in Dahigaon Shelari.
What is the literacy rate in Dahigaon Shelari?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dahigaon Shelari is 75.13%. Male literacy is 87.76% and female literacy is 62.24%.