Dhapki - Seloo, Wardha

Dhapki is a village situated in the Seloo tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Seloo and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Charmandal serves as the Village Panchayat for Dhapki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhapki is 534008. The village covers a total geographical area of 322.03 hectares and falls under the 442104 pincode. Wardha is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Dhapki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wardha Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dhapki

According to the 2011 Census, Dhapki village had a total population of 1,395 people, including 692 males and 703 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.24%, with male literacy at 70.09% and female literacy at 46.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 217.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,395692703
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20510798
Scheduled Castes (SC)1798
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21799118
Literate Population693410283
Illiterate Population702282420

Nearby Villages of Dhapki

Dhapki 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AjangaonEast1.55 km
CharmandalSouth2.41 km
ItalaNorth2.55 km
ChichghatWest3.35 km
JogapurSouth-West3.43 km
JunonaSouth-East3.44 km
KotambaNorth-West3.64 km
Dahegaon (gosavi)East3.91 km
GangapurNorth3.97 km
KinhalaNorth-East4.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhapki

Dhapki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Seloo Road, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wardha to Dhapki is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhapki

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Dhapki

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhapki

Where is Dhapki located?

Dhapki village is located in Seloo Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Dhapki?

The Village Panchayat of Dhapki is Charmandal.

What is the pincode of Dhapki?

The pincode of Dhapki is 442104.

What is the population of Dhapki?

Dhapki had a total population of 1,395, including 692 males and 703 females.

How many households are there in Dhapki?

Dhapki had 272 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dhapki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhapki was 58.24%. Male literacy was 70.09% and female literacy was 46.78%.