Dharmapuri - Mauda, Nagpur

Dharmapuri is a village situated in the Mauda tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mauda and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Dharmapuri village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharmapuri is 535671. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.34 hectares and falls under the 441106 pincode. Ramtek is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Dharmapuri

According to the 2011 Census, Dharmapuri village had a total population of 1,612 people, including 807 males and 805 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.62%, with male literacy at 89.44% and female literacy at 73.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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 Population1,612807805
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1769779
Scheduled Castes (SC)763541
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1165
Literate Population1,172635537
Illiterate Population440172268

Nearby Villages of Dharmapuri

Dharmapuri 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)
MorgaonSouth-East1.26 km
IjaniNorth-West1.58 km
ShrikhandaNorth-East1.75 km
Wagholi (rithi)West1.90 km
NawargaonSouth-West1.95 km
Indori (rithi)North-West2.59 km
DeomundhariEast2.80 km
DholmaraSouth2.85 km
WakeshwarNorth3.16 km
TandaNorth-East3.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dharmapuri

Dharmapuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khat, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramtek to Dharmapuri is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Dharmapuri is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharmapuri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dharmapuri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Dharmapuri

Where is Dharmapuri located?

Dharmapuri village is located in Mauda Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Dharmapuri?

Dharmapuri is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dharmapuri?

The pincode of Dharmapuri is 441106.

What is the population of Dharmapuri?

Dharmapuri had a total population of 1,612, including 807 males and 805 females.

How many households are there in Dharmapuri?

Dharmapuri had 362 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dharmapuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharmapuri was 81.62%. Male literacy was 89.44% and female literacy was 73.97%.