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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Dehene village has a total population of 1,004 people, consisting of 511 males and 493 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 565 literate and 439 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 327 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dehene are given below:

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:

FAQs about Dehene