Dhamani - Mandangad, Ratnagiri

Dhamani is a village situated in the Mandangad tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mandangad and around 196 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Ghothe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamani is 564718. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.27 hectares and falls under the 415208 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 60 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 228 people, consisting of 81 males and 147 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 1,814 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 156 literate and 72 illiterate residents.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Veer, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Dhamani is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Dhamani is about 196 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.6 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:

FAQs about Dhamani