Dhamai - Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur

Dhamai is a village situated in the Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhshankar and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Dhamai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhamai is 032056. The village covers a total geographical area of 188 hectares and falls under the 144527 pincode. Garhshankar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Dhamai

According to the 2011 Census, Dhamai village had a total population of 1,424 people, including 687 males and 737 females, living in 320 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.36%, with male literacy at 87.74% and female literacy at 75.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 468.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhamai

Dhamai 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 Dhamai

Dhamai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nawanshahr Doaba Junction, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Dhamai is about 38 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 Dhamai

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

Health Facilities in Dhamai

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

FAQs about Dhamai