Damari - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Damari is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Khairagarh and around 30 km from Rajnandgaon. Damri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damari is 440403. The village covers a total geographical area of 516.54 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Damari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dongargarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Damari

According to the 2011 Census, Damari village had a total population of 1,067 people, including 541 males and 526 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.39%, with male literacy at 89.32% and female literacy at 66.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 701, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,067541526
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1607387
Scheduled Castes (SC)701361340
Scheduled Tribes (ST)803644
Literate Population711418293
Illiterate Population356123233

Nearby Villages of Damari

Damari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhotiyaWest1.36 km
Sahaspur DalliEast2.02 km
Bharka TolaSouth-East2.38 km
KhursiparNorth-West2.45 km
RuseSouth2.81 km
SalhebharriNorth-East2.84 km
BoirdihSouth-West2.90 km
TolagaonWest3.31 km
JogidalliEast3.43 km
AmlidihSouth-East3.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Damari

Damari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musra, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Damari is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Damari is about 30 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 Damari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Damari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Damari

Where is Damari located?

Damari village is located in Khairagarh Tehsil, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Damari?

The Gram Panchayat of Damari is Damri.

What is the pincode of Damari?

The pincode of Damari is 491881.

What is the population of Damari?

Damari had a total population of 1,067, including 541 males and 526 females.

How many households are there in Damari?

Damari had 215 households.

What is the literacy rate in Damari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Damari was 78.39%. Male literacy was 89.32% and female literacy was 66.74%.