Dhamana - Badnawar, Dhar

Dhamana is a village situated in the Badnawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnawar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Damana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamana is 474381. The village covers a total geographical area of 863.28 hectares and falls under the 454660 pincode. Badnawar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Dhamana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhamana

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamana village had a total population of 1,476 people, including 732 males and 744 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.06%, with male literacy at 68.35% and female literacy at 41.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 899.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamana

Dhamana 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 Dhamana

Dhamana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Runija, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnawar to Dhamana is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Dhamana is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhamana

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

Health Facilities in Dhamana

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

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