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

According to the 2011 Census, Damara village had a total population of 151 people, including 73 males and 78 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.64%, with male literacy at 63.49% and female literacy at 48.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

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:

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