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

According to the 2011 Census, Dhom village had a total population of 1,288 people, including 641 males and 647 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.92%, with male literacy at 93.55% and female literacy at 84.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Dhom