Dhamni - Rajauli, Nawada

Dhamni is a village situated in the Rajauli subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajauli and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Dhamni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamni is 258494. The village covers a total geographical area of 230 hectares and falls under the 805125 pincode. Rajauli is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Dhamni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhamni

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamni village had a total population of 2,815 people, including 1,561 males and 1,254 females, living in 420 households. The sex ratio was 803 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.50%, with male literacy at 74.68% and female literacy at 63.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 746, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamni

Dhamni 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhamni

Dhamni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dilwa, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajauli to Dhamni is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Dhamni is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhamni

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

Health Facilities in Dhamni

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

FAQs about Dhamni