Dhamapur - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Dhamapur is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Dhampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamapur is 566595. The village covers a total geographical area of 1016.32 hectares and falls under the 416605 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dhamapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kudal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhamapur

As per Census 2011, Dhamapur village has a total population of 1,038 people, consisting of 491 males and 547 females. The village has 285 households and a sex ratio of 1,114 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 814 literate and 224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 237 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamapur

Dhamapur 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 Dhamapur

Dhamapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Dhamapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Dhamapur is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhamapur

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

Health Facilities in Dhamapur

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

FAQs about Dhamapur