Dehene - Shahapur, Thane

Dehene is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Gunde serves as the Village Panchayat for Dehene village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dehene is 552788. The village covers a total geographical area of 3255 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Dehene 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 Dehene

According to the 2011 Census, Dehene village had a total population of 1,004 people, including 511 males and 493 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.79%, with male literacy at 73.23% and female literacy at 56.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 327.

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

Nearby Villages of Dehene

Dehene 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 Dehene

Public transport in the Dehene is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Igatpuri, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Dehene is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Dehene is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dehene

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

Health Facilities in Dehene

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

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