Damodarha - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Damodarha is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Damohdarha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damodarha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damodarha is 446013. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.64 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Damodarha

According to the 2011 Census, Damodarha village had a total population of 479 people, including 228 males and 251 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,101 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.55%, with male literacy at 83.51% and female literacy at 63.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Damodarha

Damodarha 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 Damodarha

Damodarha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Damodarha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Damodarha is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damodarha

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

Health Facilities in Damodarha

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

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