Dhamanvane - Chiplun, Ratnagiri

Dhamanvane is a village situated in the Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chiplun and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Dhamanavane serves as the Village Panchayat for Dhamanvane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamanvane is 565228. The village covers a total geographical area of 592 hectares and falls under the 415604 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Dhamanvane village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhamanvane

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamanvane village had a total population of 2,041 people, including 1,006 males and 1,035 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.58%, with male literacy at 92.38% and female literacy at 80.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 278.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamanvane

Dhamanvane 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 Dhamanvane

Dhamanvane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamathe, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Dhamanvane is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Dhamanvane is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhamanvane

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

Health Facilities in Dhamanvane

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

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