Bhamer - Sakri, Dhule

Bhamer is a village situated in the Sakri tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakri and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Bhamer village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhamer is 526288. The village covers a total geographical area of 2787 hectares and falls under the 424305 pincode. Nandurbar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Bhamer

According to the 2011 Census, Bhamer village had a total population of 3,425 people, including 1,822 males and 1,603 females, living in 756 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.42%, with male literacy at 74.19% and female literacy at 53.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 435, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 725.

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 Population3,4251,8221,603
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482272210
Scheduled Castes (SC)435223212
Scheduled Tribes (ST)725388337
Literate Population1,8961,150746
Illiterate Population1,529672857

Nearby Villages of Bhamer

Bhamer 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)
KalambhirSouth-East5.26 km
AmbapurSouth5.73 km
RojgaonNorth-East5.77 km
SaltekWest5.84 km
JaitaneNorth6.21 km
KhudaneNorth-West6.26 km
PerejpurSouth-West6.37 km
VardharneEast7.77 km
KawatheSouth-West7.89 km
VehergaonNorth-East8.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhamer

Bhamer is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Choupale, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nandurbar to Bhamer is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Bhamer is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhamer

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhamer

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhamer

Where is Bhamer located?

Bhamer village is located in Sakri Tehsil, Dhule district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Bhamer?

Bhamer is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhamer?

The pincode of Bhamer is 424305.

What is the population of Bhamer?

Bhamer had a total population of 3,425, including 1,822 males and 1,603 females.

How many households are there in Bhamer?

Bhamer had 756 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhamer?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhamer was 64.42%. Male literacy was 74.19% and female literacy was 53.55%.