Dhasai - Shahapur, Thane

Dhasai is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Dhasai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhasai is 552823. The village covers a total geographical area of 1271.35 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi Nizampur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Dhasai 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 Dhasai

According to the 2011 Census, Dhasai village had a total population of 2,148 people, including 1,096 males and 1,052 females, living in 430 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.75%, with male literacy at 91.78% and female literacy at 77.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhasai

Dhasai 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 Dhasai

Public transport in the Dhasai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi Nizampur to Dhasai is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Dhasai is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhasai

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

Health Facilities in Dhasai

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

FAQs about Dhasai