Damdama - Vidyapati Nagar, Samastipur

Damdama is a village situated in the Vidyapati Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vidyapati Nagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Moudhaneshpur North serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damdama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damdama is 236980. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 848503 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Damdama

As per Census 2011, Damdama village has a total population of 1,443 people, consisting of 776 males and 667 females. The village has 263 households and a sex ratio of 859 females per 1,000 males. There are 263 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 593 literate and 850 illiterate residents. Additionally, 820 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Damdama

Damdama 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 Damdama

Damdama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vidyapatidham, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Damdama is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Damdama is about 40 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 Damdama

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

Health Facilities in Damdama

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

FAQs about Damdama