Dhamantori - Bagbahra, Mahasamund

Dhamantori is a village situated in the Bagbahra tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagbahara and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Dabpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamantori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamantori is 446717. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.51 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Dhamantori village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khallari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhamantori

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamantori village had a total population of 462 people, including 222 males and 240 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.54%, with male literacy at 82.80% and female literacy at 61.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamantori

Dhamantori 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 Dhamantori

Dhamantori is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Dhamantori is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Dhamantori is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhamantori

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

Health Facilities in Dhamantori

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

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