Dhamni - Karjat, Raigad

Dhamni is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Karjat and around 70 km from Alibag. Mogaraj serves as the Village Panchayat for Dhamni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamni is 553602. The village covers a total geographical area of 1125.38 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Dhamni

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamni village had a total population of 1,507 people, including 787 males and 720 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.93%, with male literacy at 77.04% and female literacy at 60.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,246.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dhamni

Dhamni 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 Dhamni

Public transport in the Dhamni is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhivpuri Road, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Dhamni is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Dhamni is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhamni

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

Health Facilities in Dhamni

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

FAQs about Dhamni