Dhamani - Khalapur, Raigad

Dhamani is a village situated in the Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Khalapur and around 57 km from Alibag. Kumbhiwali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamani is 553774. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.62 hectares and falls under the 410202 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Dhamani 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 Dhamani

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamani village had a total population of 1,253 people, including 648 males and 605 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.74%, with male literacy at 88.81% and female literacy at 82.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamani

Dhamani 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 Dhamani

Dhamani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasdari, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Dhamani is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Dhamani is about 57 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 Dhamani

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

Health Facilities in Dhamani

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

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