Dimbhe - Shahapur, Thane

Dimbhe is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Taharpur serves as the Village Panchayat for Dimbhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dimbhe is 552709. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.71 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Dimbhe 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 Dimbhe

According to the 2011 Census, Dimbhe village had a total population of 397 people, including 202 males and 195 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.70%, with male literacy at 62.26% and female literacy at 49.04%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 396.

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

Nearby Villages of Dimbhe

Dimbhe 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 Dimbhe

Dimbhe is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Atgaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Dimbhe is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Dimbhe is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dimbhe

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

Health Facilities in Dimbhe

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

FAQs about Dimbhe