Dhamni - Patan, Jabalpur

Dhamni is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Kanti Dhamni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamni is 489595. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.92 hectares and falls under the 483113 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Dhamni

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamni village had a total population of 460 people, including 250 males and 210 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.67%, with male literacy at 78.03% and female literacy at 68.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamni

Dhamni 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 Dhamni

Dhamni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhitoni, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Dhamni is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Dhamni is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhamni

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

Health Facilities in Dhamni

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

FAQs about Dhamni