Dhamapur - Chandgad, Kolhapur

Dhamapur is a village situated in the Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandgad and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kurani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamapur is 568058. The village covers a total geographical area of 1016 hectares and falls under the 416507 pincode. Belgaum(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

Dhamapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhamapur

As per Census 2011, Dhamapur village has a total population of 617 people, consisting of 301 males and 316 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 1,049 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 371 literate and 246 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamapur

Dhamapur 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 Dhamapur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dhamapur. The nearest railway station is Sawantwadi Road, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belgaum(karnataka) to Dhamapur is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Dhamapur 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 Dhamapur

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

Health Facilities in Dhamapur

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

FAQs about Dhamapur