Dhamanda - Jobat, Alirajpur

Dhamanda is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Dhamanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamanda is 504983. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.12 hectares and falls under the 457990 pincode. Ranapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dhamanda

As per Census 2011, Dhamanda village has a total population of 1,152 people, consisting of 565 males and 587 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 1,038 females per 1,000 males. There are 292 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 263 literate and 889 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,126 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,152565587
Child Population (0–6 yrs)292151141
Scheduled Castes (SC)1596
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,126552574
Literate Population26317885
Illiterate Population889387502

Nearby Villages of Dhamanda

Dhamanda 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)
Khushal BardiNorth-West1.38 km
PipalyaSouth-East1.42 km
Bhor KundiyaNorth-East2.08 km
BhandakhaparWest2.79 km
Khandala KhushalEast3.05 km
JambukhedaNorth-West3.34 km
Bavdi KhurdSouth-West3.44 km
Pratap FalyaSouth-East3.44 km
UdaigarhSouth3.50 km
Khandala GamirEast3.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhamanda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dhamanda. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranapur to Dhamanda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Dhamanda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhamanda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Dhamanda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhamanda

Where is Dhamanda located?

Dhamanda village is located in Jobat Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhamanda?

Dhamanda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhamanda?

The pincode of Dhamanda is 457990.

What is the population of Dhamanda?

Dhamanda has a total population of 1,152, including 565 males and 587 females.

How many households are there in Dhamanda?

There are 163 households in Dhamanda.

What is the literacy rate in Dhamanda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhamanda is 22.83%. Male literacy is 31.50% and female literacy is 14.48%.