Dahanu

Dahanu (Pronunciation: [ɖəɦaːɳuː]) is a coastal town and a municipal council in Palghar district of Maharashtra state in Konkan division. It is located 110 km from Mumbai city and hosts Adani Power’s thermal power station. It is the site of the approved Vadhawan Deep Water Port.

Dahanu
town
Dahanu
Location in Maharashtra, India
Dahanu
Dahanu (India)
Coordinates: 19.97°N 72.73°E / 19.97; 72.73
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictPalghar
Government
  Body1) Assistant Collector Sub Division Dahanu

2) Tahsildar & Executive Magistrate Dahanu

3) Mr. Bharat B. Rajput, Dahanu municipal President
Area
  Total18.20 km2 (7.03 sq mi)
Elevation
9.88 m (32.41 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  TotalAround 80,000 (DMC limits)
  Density305/km2 (790/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
401601 , 401602,401603,401607,401608
Telephone code02528
Vehicle registrationMH 04 , MH 48
Websitewww.dahanu.com
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