Dhamuka - Sailana, Ratlam

Dhamuka is a village situated in the Sailana tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sailana and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Garad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamuka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamuka is 470516. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.27 hectares and falls under the 457550 pincode. Sailana is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Dhamuka

As per Census 2011, Dhamuka village has a total population of 199 people, consisting of 99 males and 100 females. The village has 42 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 34 literate and 165 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 198 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhamuka are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhamuka

Dhamuka 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 Dhamuka

Dhamuka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dr. R K Nagar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sailana to Dhamuka is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Dhamuka 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 Dhamuka

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

Health Facilities in Dhamuka

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

FAQs about Dhamuka