Dhamkund - Karanja, Wardha

Dhamkund is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Shelgaonumate serves as the Village Panchayat for Dhamkund village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamkund is 533566. The village covers a total geographical area of 301 hectares and falls under the 442203 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Dhamkund

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamkund village had a total population of 343 people, including 184 males and 159 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.64%, with male literacy at 87.06% and female literacy at 68.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamkund

Dhamkund 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 Dhamkund

Dhamkund is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Katol, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Dhamkund is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Dhamkund 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 Dhamkund

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

Health Facilities in Dhamkund

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

FAQs about Dhamkund