Dapur - Shahapur, Thane

Dapur is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Ajnup serves as the Village Panchayat for Dapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dapur is 552747. The village covers a total geographical area of 1902.31 hectares and falls under the 421602 pincode. Jawhar is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Dapur

According to the 2011 Census, Dapur village had a total population of 689 people, including 334 males and 355 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.71%, with male literacy at 78.26% and female literacy at 61.97%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 689.

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

Nearby Villages of Dapur

Dapur 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 Dapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dapur. The nearest railway station is Oombermali, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jawhar to Dapur is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Dapur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dapur

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

Health Facilities in Dapur

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

FAQs about Dapur