Dhandewadi village, Karjat taluka | Pincode 414402

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LGD code: 558577
Pincode: 414402
Post office: Karjat (Ahmed Nagar)
Population: 1,022
Households: 230
Literacy rate: 64.2%
Sex ratio: 832 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 825
Distance to district centre: 60 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Mumbai: 263 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 378 km
Nearest railway station: Amalner Bhandyache · 17 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Shirur Government Civil Hospital · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhandewadi compares

By population, Dhandewadi ranks #83 of 117 villages in Karjat mandal.

Literacy rate

64.2%

−0.5% vs mandal average

Dhandewadi: 64.2%
Karjat mandal: 64.7%
Ahmednagar district: 69.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

832

−81 vs mandal average

Dhandewadi: 832
Karjat mandal: 913

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.3 vs mandal average

Dhandewadi: 4.4
Karjat mandal: 4.7

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

Dhandewadi at a glance

Dhandewadi is a village of 1,022 people in 230 households (Census 2011) in Karjat taluka, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, the 83rd-largest of 117 villages in Karjat taluka. Literacy is 64%, about the same as the taluka average of 65% and the sex ratio is 832 women per 1,000 men. It lies 60 km from the Ahmednagar district centre, 35 km from Shevgaon, the nearest town, 17 km from Amalner Bhandyache railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 414402, served by Karjat (Ahmed Nagar) post office; the LGD village code is 558577. The nearest hospital or health centre is Shirur Government Civil Hospital, 4 km away. The village votes in Ashti assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dhas Suresh Ramchandra. The population is estimated at 1,205 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhandewadi · this village	1,022	64%	—
Jalkewadi · Karjat	1,172	58%	0 km N
Bhandewadi · Karjat	3,453	72%	0 km N
Bargewadi · Karjat	663	71%	0 km N
Patewadi · Karjat	2,482	62%	0 km N
Kangudwadi · Karjat	1,637	67%	0 km N
Mulewadi · Karjat	1,331	62%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dhandewadi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
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: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: AHMADNAGAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 78
Distance to district HQ (km): 78
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 21
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 335.46
Irrigated area (ha): 189.58
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Dhandewadi

LGD code: 558577
Pincode: 414402
Post office: Karjat (Ahmed Nagar)
Population (Census 2011): 1,022
Population (projected 2026): 1,205
Households: 230
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 832
Literacy rate: 64.2%
Coordinates: 19.07476°N, 75.37877°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Beed
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ashti
Member of Parliament: Bajrang Sonwane
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dhas Suresh Ramchandra
Block / Mandal: Karjat

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 Ahmednagar district level

Then & Now

Dhandewadi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,022

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,205

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

230

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

271

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: 1,022Census 2011
Households: 230Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 832 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2052026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2712026 projection
Active job cards: 1,63,236MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 75,721MGNREGA · 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 · Ahmednagar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ahmednagar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ahmednagar 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Dhandewadi

Mandal centre

Karjat · ≈ 3.9 km

≈ 8 min by car · 9 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Ahmednagar · ≈ 60 km

≈ 2 h 3 min by car · 2 h 26 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 38,375 people

Shevgaon · ≈ 35 km

≈ 1 h 12 min by car · 1 h 25 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai263 kmcapital
Hyderabad378 km
Bengaluru719 km
Chennai847 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAmalner Bhandyache17 km
Hospital / PHCShirur Government Civil Hospital4 km
ATM / bankMaharashtra Gramin Bank, Kolgaon28 km
Police stationPolice chowk47 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

Reported by The Federal.

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Sep

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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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Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
The Indian Express9h ago
Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
The Federal10h ago
Maharashtra will provide immediate aid to drought-hit farmers, says Fadnavis
The Times of India22h ago
Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season
News On AIRyesterday
Crop Loss Surveys to Begin From Oct 5: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Deccan Chronicleyesterday
Maharashtra to survey crop losses next month, give aid to drought-hit farmers
India Todayyesterday

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What is the pincode of Dhandewadi?

The pincode of Dhandewadi, Karjat taluka, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra is 414402. The post office is Karjat (Ahmed Nagar).

Which post office delivers to Dhandewadi?

Mail for Dhandewadi is delivered through Karjat (Ahmed Nagar) post office, pincode 414402, in Karjat taluka, Ahmednagar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhandewadi located?

Dhandewadi is a village in Karjat taluka of Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Dhandewadi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhandewadi village has a population of 1,022 across 230 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhandewadi in?

Dhandewadi falls under the Beed Lok Sabha constituency (PC #39) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhandewadi in?

Dhandewadi falls under the Ashti assembly constituency (AC #231) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Dhandewadi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhandewadi village is 64.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhandewadi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhandewadi village is 832 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhandewadi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhandewadi, 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 Dhandewadi from Ahmednagar district centre?

Dhandewadi is approximately 60 km (straight-line) from the centre of Ahmednagar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dhandewadi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhandewadi village is 558577.

Which is the nearest town to Dhandewadi?

Shevgaon (population 38,375, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 35 km from Dhandewadi in a straight line.

How big is Dhandewadi compared to other villages in Karjat taluka?

Dhandewadi ranks 83 of 117 villages in Karjat taluka by Census 2011 population (1,022 residents).

How far is Dhandewadi from Mumbai?

Dhandewadi is about 263 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 342 km.

How far is Dhandewadi from Hyderabad?

Dhandewadi is about 378 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 492 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dhandewadi?

Amalner Bhandyache is the nearest railway station to Dhandewadi, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhandewadi?

Shirur Government Civil Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhandewadi, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhandewadi?

Maharashtra Gramin Bank, Kolgaon is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhandewadi, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 36 km.

Who is the MLA of Dhandewadi?

Dhandewadi falls under Ashti assembly constituency (AC 231). The sitting MLA is Dhas Suresh Ramchandra (BJP).

Who is the MP for Dhandewadi?

Dhandewadi is in Beed Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bajrang Sonwane (NCP(SP)).

What is the population of Dhandewadi in 2026?

Dhandewadi is estimated at 1,205 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,022 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dhandewadi 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; Dhandewadi in Ahmednagar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

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