Dhom - Wai, Satara

Dhom is a village situated in the Wai tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wai and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Dhom village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhom is 563064. The village covers a total geographical area of 511 hectares and falls under the 412803 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Dhom village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhom

As per Census 2011, Dhom village has a total population of 1,288 people, consisting of 641 males and 647 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,011 literate and 277 illiterate residents. Additionally, 208 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,288641647
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1518368
Scheduled Castes (SC)208103105
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261313
Literate Population1,011522489
Illiterate Population277119158

Nearby Villages of Dhom

Dhom 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VyahaliSouth1.79 km
VarkhadwadiEast2.10 km
BorivSouth-West2.27 km
VelangWest2.46 km
AbhepuriNorth2.57 km
PandewadiEast3.18 km
BhogaonSouth-East3.24 km
EkasarSouth-East3.28 km
NhalewadiSouth-West3.33 km
DuichivadiNorth-West4.30 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhom

Dhom is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wathar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Dhom is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Dhom is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhom

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dhom

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhom

Where is Dhom located?

Dhom village is located in Wai Tehsil, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhom?

Dhom is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhom?

The pincode of Dhom is 412803.

What is the population of Dhom?

Dhom has a total population of 1,288, including 641 males and 647 females.

How many households are there in Dhom?

There are 287 households in Dhom.

What is the literacy rate in Dhom?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhom is 78.49%. Male literacy is 81.44% and female literacy is 75.58%.