Dhimani - Kharsia, Raigarh

Dhimani is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Dhimani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhimani is 435200. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.24 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Dhimani

According to the 2011 Census, Dhimani village had a total population of 940 people, including 456 males and 484 females, living in 219 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.67%, with male literacy at 93.66% and female literacy at 74.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhimani

Dhimani 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 Dhimani

Dhimani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Dhimani is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Dhimani is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhimani

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

Health Facilities in Dhimani

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

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