Dhamna - Karera, Shivpuri

Dhamna is a village situated in the Karera tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karera and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Mungawali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamna is 455659. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.2 hectares and falls under the 473660 pincode. Karera is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dhamna

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamna village had a total population of 464 people, including 247 males and 217 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.25%, with male literacy at 71.69% and female literacy at 46.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamna

Dhamna 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 Dhamna

Dhamna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Datia, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karera to Dhamna is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Dhamna is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhamna

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

Health Facilities in Dhamna

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

FAQs about Dhamna