Damara - Tekkali, Srikakulam

Damara is a village situated in the Tekkali mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tekkali and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Mokhalingapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damara is 580982. The village covers a total geographical area of 50 hectares and falls under the 532203 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Damara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Damara

As per Census 2011, Damara village has a total population of 151 people, consisting of 73 males and 78 females. The village has 42 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 74 literate and 77 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Damara

Damara 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 Damara

Damara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tekkali Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Damara is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Damara is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damara

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

Health Facilities in Damara

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

FAQs about Damara