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Dhamtari: how to get there and around

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Dhamtari is a city of 101,677 people in India (Chhattisgarh), 325 m (1,066 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), 56 km (35 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population101,677
Elevation325 m (1,066 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30 now)
CurrencyRupee (INR)
Dialling code+91
Driving sideLeft
Plug typesAC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro
Postal codes493773
Coordinates20.707, 81.549
Dhamtari

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Daylight in Dhamtari runs from about 10 h 55 min a day in late December to 13 h 26 min in late June (computed for 20.71° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Dhamtari is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), 56 km (35 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,414 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Dhamtari?

Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), 56 km (35 mi) from the centre.

How big is Dhamtari?

About 101,677 people live in Dhamtari (GeoNames).

What time zone is Dhamtari in?

Asia/Kolkata, currently UTC+5:30.

What currency is used in Dhamtari?

The Rupee (INR). Traffic drives on the left.

Which cities are near Dhamtari?

Nagpur (261 km), Rasapūdipalem (379 km), Nowrangapur (195 km), Jabalpur (319 km), Visakhapatnam (379 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.