Dhakane - Shahapur, Thane

Dhakane is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Dhakane village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhakane is 552770. The village covers a total geographical area of 1123.46 hectares and falls under the 421602 pincode. Igatpuri is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Dhakane 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 Dhakane

According to the 2011 Census, Dhakane village had a total population of 1,882 people, including 1,036 males and 846 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 817 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.11%, with male literacy at 74.27% and female literacy at 56.08%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,387.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhakane

Dhakane 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 Dhakane

Public transport in the Dhakane is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kasara, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Igatpuri to Dhakane is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Dhakane is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhakane

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

Health Facilities in Dhakane

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

FAQs about Dhakane