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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Dharmapuri village has a total population of 1,612 people, consisting of 807 males and 805 females. The village has 362 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,172 literate and 440 illiterate residents. Additionally, 76 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
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 gram panchayat of Dharmapuri?

Dharmapuri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dharmapuri?

The pincode of Dharmapuri is 441106.

What is the population of Dharmapuri?

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

How many households are there in Dharmapuri?

There are 362 households in Dharmapuri.

What is the literacy rate in Dharmapuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharmapuri is 72.70%. Male literacy is 78.69% and female literacy is 66.71%.