Dhaga - Karanja, Wardha

Dhaga is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Ajandoh serves as the Village Panchayat for Dhaga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaga is 533636. The village covers a total geographical area of 779.53 hectares and falls under the 442203 pincode. Wardha is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Dhaga

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaga village had a total population of 254 people, including 134 males and 120 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.05%, with male literacy at 95.73% and female literacy at 77.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaga

Dhaga 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 Dhaga

Dhaga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Katol, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wardha to Dhaga is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Dhaga is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaga

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

Health Facilities in Dhaga

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

FAQs about Dhaga