Dabhon village, Wada taluka | Pincode 421303

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LGD code: 552112
Pincode: 421303
Post office: Wada
Population: 489
Households: 96
Literacy rate: 52.6%
Sex ratio: 988 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 263
Distance to district centre: 129 km
Distance to mandal centre: 167 km
Distance to Mumbai: 89 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 656 km
Nearest railway station: Vangaon · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Rural Hospital, Vangoan · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dabhon compares

By population, Dabhon ranks #129 of 168 villages in Wada mandal.

Literacy rate

52.6%

−8.6% vs mandal average

Dabhon: 52.6%
Wada mandal: 61.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

988

+46 vs mandal average

Dabhon: 988
Wada mandal: 942

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.5 vs mandal average

Dabhon: 5.1
Wada mandal: 4.6

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Dabhon at a glance

Dabhon is a village of 489 people in 96 households (Census 2011) in Wada taluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra, the 129th-largest of 168 villages in Wada taluka. Literacy is 53%, 9 points below the taluka average of 61% and the sex ratio is 988 women per 1,000 men. It lies 129 km from the Palghar district centre, 36 km from Upalat, the nearest town, 8 km from Vangaon railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 421303, served by Wada post office; the LGD village code is 552112. The nearest hospital or health centre is Rural Hospital, Vangoan, 8 km away. The sarpanch is sadhana ravindra are, and the village votes in Shirdi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Patil Vikhe Radhakrushna Eknathrao. The population is estimated at 577 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dabhon · this village	489	53%	—
Dabhon · Dahanu	3,444	37%	0 km N
Ambiste · Dahanu	632	41%	2.6 km SE
Rankol · Dahanu	2,917	46%	3.3 km NE
Shelti · Dahanu	154	36%	4.6 km N
Shelti · Shahade	2,800	56%	4.6 km N
Shelti · Koregaon	291	68%	4.6 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dabhon

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 22
Power hours (winter): 22
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Jawhar
Distance to nearest town (km): 36
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 338.62
Irrigated area (ha): 312.94
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Dabhon

LGD code: 552112
Pincode: 421303
Post office: Wada
Population (Census 2011): 489
Population (projected 2026): 577
Households: 96
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 988
Literacy rate: 52.6%
Coordinates: 19.87531°N, 72.83973°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Shirdi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Shirdi
Member of Parliament: Bhausaheb Wakchaure
Member of Legislative Assembly: Patil Vikhe Radhakrushna Eknathrao
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: sadhana ravindra are
Block / Mandal: Wada

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Palghar district level

Then & Now

Dabhon — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

489

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

577

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

113

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 489Census 2011
Households: 96Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 988 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5772026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1132026 projection
Active job cards: 1,32,558MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 88,210MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Palghar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Palghar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Palghar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Dabhon

Mandal centre

Wada · ≈ 167 km

≈ 5 h 43 min by car · 6 h 48 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Palghar · ≈ 129 km

≈ 4 h 25 min by car · 5 h 15 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,893 people

Upalat · ≈ 36 km

≈ 1 h 15 min by car · 1 h 29 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai89 kmcapital
Hyderabad656 km
Bengaluru920 km
Delhi1068 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationVangaon8 km
Bus stopmastan naka19 km
Hospital / PHCRural Hospital, Vangoan8 km
ATM / bankAxis Bank12 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petrolium11 km
CollegeN.B.Mehta College, Bordi27 km
Police stationDhundaleadi Police Stestion21 km

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September 2026

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Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers

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Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers

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Maharashtra will provide immediate aid to drought-hit farmers, says Fadnavis

Reported by The Times of India.

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News from Palghar & Maharashtra

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Pawar Seeks Drought Declaration, Loan Waiver For Maharashtra Farmers
Deccan Chronicle12h ago
Shinde Assures Maharashtra Farmers Amid Drought-Like Conditions
Daily Pioneer21h ago
Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
The Indian Expressyesterday
Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
The Federalyesterday
Maharashtra will provide immediate aid to drought-hit farmers, says Fadnavis
The Times of Indiayesterday
Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season
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People often ask about Dabhon

What is the pincode of Dabhon?

The pincode of Dabhon, Wada taluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra is 421303. The post office is Wada.

Which post office delivers to Dabhon?

Mail for Dabhon is delivered through Wada post office, pincode 421303, in Wada taluka, Palghar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dabhon located?

Dabhon is a village in Wada taluka of Palghar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Dabhon as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dabhon village has a population of 489 across 96 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Dabhon?

The current sarpanch of Dabhon gram panchayat is sadhana ravindra are.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dabhon in?

Dabhon falls under the Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #38) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dabhon in?

Dabhon falls under the Shirdi assembly constituency (AC #218) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Dabhon?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dabhon village is 52.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Dabhon?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dabhon village is 988 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dabhon?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dabhon, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Dabhon from Palghar district centre?

Dabhon is approximately 129 km (straight-line) from the centre of Palghar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dabhon?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dabhon village is 552112.

Which is the nearest town to Dabhon?

Upalat (population 10,893, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 36 km from Dabhon in a straight line.

How big is Dabhon compared to other villages in Wada taluka?

Dabhon ranks 129 of 168 villages in Wada taluka by Census 2011 population (489 residents).

How far is Dabhon from Mumbai?

Dabhon is about 89 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 116 km.

How far is Dabhon from Hyderabad?

Dabhon is about 656 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 853 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dabhon?

Vangaon is the nearest railway station to Dabhon, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Dabhon?

mastan naka is the nearest bus stop to Dabhon, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dabhon?

Rural Hospital, Vangoan is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dabhon, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dabhon?

Axis Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Dabhon, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dabhon?

Bharat Petrolium is the nearest petrol pump to Dabhon, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Who is the MLA of Dabhon?

Dabhon falls under Shirdi assembly constituency (AC 218). The sitting MLA is Patil Vikhe Radhakrushna Eknathrao (BJP).

Who is the MP for Dabhon?

Dabhon is in Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhausaheb Wakchaure (SHS(UBT)).

What is the population of Dabhon in 2026?

Dabhon is estimated at 577 people in 2026, up about 18% from 489 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dabhon in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Dabhon in Palghar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Dabhon?

sadhana ravindra are is the sarpanch of Dabhon gram panchayat, Wada taluka. See the sarpanch list of Wada taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)