Dhamasa - Dolariya, Narmadapuram

Dhamasa is a village situated in the Dolariya tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from Dolariya and around 40 km from Hoshangabad. Temlakalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamasa is 487460. The village covers a total geographical area of 493.88 hectares and falls under the 461116 pincode. Seoni Malwa is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Dhamasa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Seoni-malwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhamasa

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamasa village had a total population of 1,185 people, including 605 males and 580 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.02%, with male literacy at 65.79% and female literacy at 54.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 547, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,185605580
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20710899
Scheduled Castes (SC)547279268
Scheduled Tribes (ST)251312
Literate Population587327260
Illiterate Population598278320

Nearby Villages of Dhamasa

Dhamasa 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)
SirwadaSouth-East1.47 km
Temla KalanNorth2.28 km
ChoutlaiWest2.54 km
ChandwadEast2.73 km
DatwasaSouth3.26 km
Gondi KhararNorth-West3.64 km
MisrodNorth-East3.68 km
DehediSouth-East3.71 km
UradiSouth-West3.82 km
JhillaiSouth-West4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhamasa

Dhamasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khutwansa, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Seoni Malwa to Dhamasa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Dhamasa is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhamasa

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

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

Health Facilities in Dhamasa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhamasa 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 Dhamasa

Where is Dhamasa located?

Dhamasa village is located in Dolariya Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Dhamasa?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhamasa is Temlakalan.

What is the pincode of Dhamasa?

The pincode of Dhamasa is 461116.

What is the population of Dhamasa?

Dhamasa had a total population of 1,185, including 605 males and 580 females.

How many households are there in Dhamasa?

Dhamasa had 244 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dhamasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhamasa was 60.02%. Male literacy was 65.79% and female literacy was 54.05%.