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

As per Census 2011, Dhamantori village has a total population of 462 people, consisting of 222 males and 240 females. The village has 126 households and a sex ratio of 1,081 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 279 literate and 183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhamantori are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population462222240
Child Population (0–6 yrs)723636
Scheduled Castes (SC)1789
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1396970
Literate Population279154125
Illiterate Population18368115

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Joba KalanNorth-East1.56 km
DabpaliSouth1.62 km
Barekel KalanNorth2.02 km
NartoraNorth-West2.65 km
KasturbodSouth-West2.83 km
BandumudaSouth-East3.25 km
GondpaliNorth-East3.35 km
SukharidabriSouth-West3.67 km
Pachri (pachuri)North4.24 km
SaraipaliNorth-West4.46 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Dhamantori

Where is Dhamantori located?

Dhamantori village is located in Bagbahra Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhamantori?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhamantori is Dabpali.

What is the pincode of Dhamantori?

The pincode of Dhamantori is 493449.

What is the population of Dhamantori?

Dhamantori has a total population of 462, including 222 males and 240 females.

How many households are there in Dhamantori?

There are 126 households in Dhamantori.

What is the literacy rate in Dhamantori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhamantori is 60.39%. Male literacy is 69.37% and female literacy is 52.08%.