Dhapad

Dhapad is a village located in Vada tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Vada (tehsildar office) and 61km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Shele is the gram panchayat of Dhapad village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhapad unique in its vibrant Vada-Thane region. You’ll see Dhapad’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dhapad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhapad is 552143. The village spans a total geographical area of 242 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 421303. Jawhar is nearest town to Dhapad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhapad village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Shahapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhapad

Population of Dhapad

According to the 2011 Census, Dhapad has a total population of about 244, with approximately 119 males and 125 females. The sex ratio is around 1050 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 33 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 182. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.25%, with male literacy at about 66.39% and female literacy near 54.40%. There are around 55 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhapad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhapad

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhapad. As per the 2011 stats, Dhapad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dhapad

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhapad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhapad.

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