Dhamani - Khed, Ratnagiri

Dhamani is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 139 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Dhamani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamani is 564976. The village covers a total geographical area of 780.59 hectares and falls under the 415709 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Dapoli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhamani

As per Census 2011, Dhamani village has a total population of 1,109 people, consisting of 520 males and 589 females. The village has 283 households and a sex ratio of 1,132 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 822 literate and 287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 278 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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 Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Dhamani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Dhamani is about 139 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 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:

FAQs about Dhamani