Dhaga village, Akot taluka | Pincode 444101

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LGD code: 529779
Pincode: 444101
Post office: Akot
Population: 104
Households: 25
Literacy rate: 66.3%
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 59
Distance to district centre: 39 km
Distance to mandal centre: 11 km
Distance to Mumbai: 493 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 435 km
Nearest railway station: Akot · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. Ashish Gupta Clinik · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhaga compares

By population, Dhaga ranks #138 of 183 villages in Akot mandal.

Literacy rate

66.3%

−9.0% vs mandal average

Dhaga: 66.3%
Akot mandal: 75.3%
Akola district: 77.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

926

−21 vs mandal average

Dhaga: 926
Akot mandal: 947

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.2 vs mandal average

Dhaga: 4.2
Akot mandal: 4.4

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

Dhaga at a glance

Dhaga is a village of 104 people in 25 households (Census 2011) in Akot taluka, Akola district, Maharashtra, the 138th-largest of 183 villages in Akot taluka. Literacy is 66%, 9 points below the taluka average of 75% and the sex ratio is 926 women per 1,000 men. It lies 39 km from the Akola district centre, 22 km from Ghodegaon, the nearest town, 6 km from Akot railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 444101, served by Akot post office; the LGD village code is 529779. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr. Ashish Gupta Clinik, 5 km away. The village votes in Akola East assembly constituency, represented by MLA Randhir Pralhadrao Sawarkar. The population is estimated at 123 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhaga · this village	104	66%	—
Dhangarwadi · Nagar	1,944	69%	0.9 km S
Dhangarwadi · Satara	4,661	76%	0.9 km S
Dhangarwadi · Beed	570	56%	0.9 km S
Dhangarwadi · Pathardi	492	52%	0.9 km S
Dhangarwadi · Rahta	952	71%	0.9 km S
Dhangarwadi · Sengaon	1,324	65%	0.9 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Dhaga

Treated tap water: Yes
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): 16
Power hours (winter): 18
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: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: AKOT
Distance to nearest town (km): 7
Distance to district HQ (km): 53
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 519.46
Irrigated area (ha): 332.31
Forest area (ha): 68

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

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Key facts — Dhaga

LGD code: 529779
Pincode: 444101
Post office: Akot
Population (Census 2011): 104
Population (projected 2026): 123
Households: 25
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 926
Literacy rate: 66.3%
Coordinates: 21.06784°N, 77.09373°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Akola
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Akola East
Member of Parliament: Anup Dhotre
Member of Legislative Assembly: Randhir Pralhadrao Sawarkar
Block / Mandal: Akot

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 Akola district level

Then & Now

Dhaga — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

104

Census 2011 baseline

+18.3%

Population · 2026

123

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+16.0%

Households · 2026

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: 104Census 2011
Households: 25Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1232026 proj. · +18.3% vs 2011
Est. households: 292026 projection
Active job cards: 93,856MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 56,316MGNREGA · 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 · Akola district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Akola district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Akola 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 Dhaga

Mandal centre

Akot · ≈ 11 km

≈ 23 min by car · 27 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Akola · ≈ 39 km

≈ 1 h 20 min by car · 1 h 35 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,719 people

Ghodegaon · ≈ 22 km

≈ 46 min by car · 55 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai493 kmcapital
Hyderabad435 km
Delhi839 km
Bengaluru902 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAkot6 km
Hospital / PHCDr. Ashish Gupta Clinik5 km
Petrol pumpJaiswal Petroleum, Nayara Energy23 km
CollegeShri Dnyaneshwar Maskuji Burunale College51 km
Police stationCity Kotwali41 km

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September 2026

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Maharashtra drought: Declare drought, provide Rs 50,000 per hectare aid, waive loans, says Harshwardhan Sapkal

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Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season

Reported by News On AIR.

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Congress demands drought declaration, Rs 50,000 per hectare for Maharashtra farmers

Reported by National Herald.

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Maharashtra drought: Declare drought, provide Rs 50,000 per hectare aid, waive loans, says Harshwardhan Sapkal
Mid-Day15h 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
Congress demands drought declaration, Rs 50,000 per hectare for Maharashtra farmers
National Heraldyesterday
CJP’s Dipke seeks help for Maharashtra farmers amid dry spell; slams CEC in Trinamool case
ThePrintyesterday
Drought-like situation in several Maharashtra districts; ministers to conduct review: CM Fadnavis
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What is the pincode of Dhaga?

The pincode of Dhaga, Akot taluka, Akola district, Maharashtra is 444101. The post office is Akot.

Which post office delivers to Dhaga?

Mail for Dhaga is delivered through Akot post office, pincode 444101, in Akot taluka, Akola district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhaga located?

Dhaga is a village in Akot taluka of Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Dhaga as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhaga village has a population of 104 across 25 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhaga in?

Dhaga falls under the Akola Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhaga in?

Dhaga falls under the Akola East assembly constituency (AC #31) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Dhaga?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhaga village is 66.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhaga?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhaga village is 926 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhaga?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhaga, 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 Dhaga from Akola district centre?

Dhaga is approximately 39 km (straight-line) from the centre of Akola district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dhaga?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhaga village is 529779.

Which is the nearest town to Dhaga?

Ghodegaon (population 10,719, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 22 km from Dhaga in a straight line.

How big is Dhaga compared to other villages in Akot taluka?

Dhaga ranks 138 of 183 villages in Akot taluka by Census 2011 population (104 residents).

How far is Dhaga from Mumbai?

Dhaga is about 493 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 641 km.

How far is Dhaga from Hyderabad?

Dhaga is about 435 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 565 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dhaga?

Akot is the nearest railway station to Dhaga, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhaga?

Dr. Ashish Gupta Clinik is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhaga, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dhaga?

Jaiswal Petroleum, Nayara Energy is the nearest petrol pump to Dhaga, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Who is the MLA of Dhaga?

Dhaga falls under Akola East assembly constituency (AC 31). The sitting MLA is Randhir Pralhadrao Sawarkar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Dhaga?

Dhaga is in Akola Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anup Dhotre (Bharatiya Janta Party).

What is the population of Dhaga in 2026?

Dhaga is estimated at 123 people in 2026, up about 18% from 104 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dhaga 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; Dhaga in Akola 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, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)