Dhaman - Bani, Kathua

Dhaman is a village situated in the Bani tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bani and around 184 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Dhaman village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaman is 001765. The village covers a total geographical area of 549 hectares and falls under the 184206 pincode. Bani is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Dhaman

According to the 2011 Census, Dhaman village had a total population of 642 people, including 337 males and 305 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.15%, with male literacy at 80.61% and female literacy at 44.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhaman

Dhaman 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 Dhaman

Dhaman is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kathua, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bani to Dhaman is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Dhaman is about 184 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhaman

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

Health Facilities in Dhaman

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

FAQs about Dhaman