Dhamangaon - Akot, Akola

Dhamangaon is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Dhamangaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamangaon is 529774. The village covers a total geographical area of 568.69 hectares and falls under the 444101 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Dhamangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamangaon village had a total population of 945 people, including 496 males and 449 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.79%, with male literacy at 94.16% and female literacy at 84.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 321, 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.

Nearby Villages of Dhamangaon

Dhamangaon 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 Dhamangaon

Dhamangaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akot, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Dhamangaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Dhamangaon is about 66 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 Dhamangaon

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

Health Facilities in Dhamangaon

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

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