Dhochi - Hinganghat, Wardha

Dhochi is a village situated in the Hinganghat tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinganghat and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Dhochi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhochi is 534526. The village covers a total geographical area of 745.44 hectares and falls under the 442307 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Dhochi 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 Dhochi

According to the 2011 Census, Dhochi village had a total population of 728 people, including 374 males and 354 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.63%, with male literacy at 90.55% and female literacy at 78.48%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhochi

Dhochi 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 Dhochi

Dhochi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nagari, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Dhochi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Dhochi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhochi

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

Health Facilities in Dhochi

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

FAQs about Dhochi