Dhamna - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Dhamna is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Dhamna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamna is 458065. The village covers a total geographical area of 1305.32 hectares and falls under the 471101 pincode. Khajuraho is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Dhamna

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamna village had a total population of 2,508 people, including 1,312 males and 1,196 females, living in 544 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.60%, with male literacy at 72.71% and female literacy at 47.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 725.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamna

Dhamna 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 Dhamna

Dhamna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khajuraho to Dhamna is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Dhamna 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 Dhamna

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

Health Facilities in Dhamna

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

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