Dag - Hinganghat, Wardha

Dag is a village situated in the Hinganghat tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinganghat and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Borgaon(d) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dag is 534439. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.56 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Dag village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hinganghat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wardha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dag

As per Census 2011, Dag village has a total population of 164 people, consisting of 89 males and 75 females. The village has 40 households and a sex ratio of 842 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 128 literate and 36 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dag

Dag 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 Dag

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dag. The nearest railway station is Hinganghat, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Dag is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Dag is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dag

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

Health Facilities in Dag

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

FAQs about Dag