Dhamani - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Dhamani is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Dhamni serves as the Village Panchayat for Dhamani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamani is 565712. The village covers a total geographical area of 1043.83 hectares and falls under the 415611 pincode. Chiplun is the nearest town, located about 40 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 Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhamani

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamani village had a total population of 1,826 people, including 863 males and 963 females, living in 450 households. The sex ratio was 1,116 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.31%, with male literacy at 89.44% and female literacy at 66.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210.

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 Sangmeshwar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiplun to Dhamani is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Dhamani is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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