Dhamnika - Pichhor, Gwalior

Dhamnika is a village situated in the Pichhor tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Dabra and around 52 km from Gwalior. Dhamnika village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamnika is 454053. The village covers a total geographical area of 624.23 hectares and falls under the 475115 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Dhamnika

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamnika village had a total population of 939 people, including 506 males and 433 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.61%, with male literacy at 74.77% and female literacy at 61.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 692.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamnika

Dhamnika 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 Dhamnika

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dhamnika. The nearest railway station is Antri, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Dhamnika is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Dhamnika is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhamnika

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

Health Facilities in Dhamnika

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

FAQs about Dhamnika