Dhamani - Panvel, Raigad

Dhamani is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Panvel and around 70 km from Alibag. Maldung serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamani is 553393. The village covers a total geographical area of 249 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Panvel 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 778 people, including 399 males and 379 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.08%, with male literacy at 58.82% and female literacy at 40.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 755.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Aman Lodge, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Dhamani is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Dhamani 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 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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