Dhamane - Bhiwandi, Thane

Dhamane is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Lakhivali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhamane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamane is 552467. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.59 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Dhamane

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamane village had a total population of 831 people, including 417 males and 414 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.48%, with male literacy at 66.57% and female literacy at 46.78%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 717.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamane

Dhamane 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 Dhamane

Dhamane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharbao, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Dhamane is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Dhamane is about 28 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 Dhamane

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

Health Facilities in Dhamane

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

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