Dhamni - Seoni Malwa, Narmadapuram

Dhamni is a village situated in the Seoni Malwa tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Dolariya and around 28 km from Hoshangabad. Khutwasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamni is 487469. The village covers a total geographical area of 378.54 hectares and falls under the 461221 pincode. Seoni Malwa is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Seoni-malwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhamni

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamni village had a total population of 372 people, including 197 males and 175 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.81%, with male literacy at 93.53% and female literacy at 76.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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 Population372197175
Child Population (0–6 yrs)622735
Scheduled Castes (SC)1495
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population266159107
Illiterate Population1063868

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Patalai KalanNorth-East2.21 km
SonkhediWest2.26 km
RatwadaNorth2.32 km
KhutwasaSouth-West2.65 km
Hiran KhedaSouth2.78 km
ManwadaNorth-West3.62 km
SailNorth4.45 km
BaghwadaWest4.54 km
MakodiyaSouth-East4.74 km
DehediNorth-West4.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhamni

Dhamni 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 71.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Seoni Malwa to Dhamni is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Dhamni is about 28 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 Dhamni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dhamni

Where is Dhamni located?

Dhamni village is located in Seoni Malwa Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhamni?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhamni is Khutwasa.

What is the pincode of Dhamni?

The pincode of Dhamni is 461221.

What is the population of Dhamni?

Dhamni had a total population of 372, including 197 males and 175 females.

How many households are there in Dhamni?

Dhamni had 73 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dhamni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhamni was 85.81%. Male literacy was 93.53% and female literacy was 76.43%.