Dhamini - Vijaypur, Sheopur

Dhamini is a village situated in the Vijaypur tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijaypur and around 175 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Dhamini village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamini is 451404. The village covers a total geographical area of 2194 hectares and falls under the 476332 pincode. Vijaypur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Dhamini

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamini village had a total population of 1,458 people, including 825 males and 633 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 767 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.15%, with male literacy at 63.56% and female literacy at 39.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamini

Dhamini 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 Dhamini

Dhamini is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bijaipur Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijaypur to Dhamini is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Dhamini is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhamini

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

Health Facilities in Dhamini

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

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