Damcherra East Tomas Punjee - Silchar, Cachar
Damcherra East Tomas Punjee is a village situated in the Silchar subdivision of Cachar district, Assam. It is located approximately 467 km from Silchar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chandranathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damcherra East Tomas Punjee village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Damcherra East Tomas Punjee is 299133. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.25 hectares and falls under the 788003 pincode. Silchar is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.
Damcherra East Tomas Punjee village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katigorah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Silchar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Damcherra East Tomas Punjee
As per Census 2011, Damcherra East Tomas Punjee village has a total population of 702 people, consisting of 365 males and 337 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 369 literate and 333 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Damcherra East Tomas Punjee are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 702 | 365 | 337 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 108 | 54 | 54 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 369 | 205 | 164 |
| Illiterate Population | 333 | 160 | 173 |
Nearby Villages of Damcherra East Tomas Punjee
Damcherra East Tomas Punjee is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Damcherra East Tomas Punjee
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Damcherra East Tomas Punjee. Damcherra East Tomas Punjee has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silchar to Damcherra East Tomas Punjee is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Damcherra East Tomas Punjee
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Damcherra East Tomas Punjee village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Damcherra East Tomas Punjee
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Damcherra East Tomas Punjee village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Damcherra East Tomas Punjee
Where is Damcherra East Tomas Punjee located?
Damcherra East Tomas Punjee village is located in Silchar Subdivision, Cachar district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Damcherra East Tomas Punjee?
The Gram Panchayat of Damcherra East Tomas Punjee is Chandranathpur.
What is the pincode of Damcherra East Tomas Punjee?
The pincode of Damcherra East Tomas Punjee is 788003.
What is the population of Damcherra East Tomas Punjee?
Damcherra East Tomas Punjee has a total population of 702, including 365 males and 337 females.
How many households are there in Damcherra East Tomas Punjee?
There are 163 households in Damcherra East Tomas Punjee.
What is the literacy rate in Damcherra East Tomas Punjee?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Damcherra East Tomas Punjee is 52.56%. Male literacy is 56.16% and female literacy is 48.66%.