Damkasa

Damkasa is a village located in Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Charama (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Kasawahi is the gram panchayat of Damkasa village.

Here you can discover what makes Damkasa unique in its vibrant Charama-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Damkasa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Damkasa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Damkasa is 447422. The village spans a total geographical area of 543.68 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494635. Charama is nearest town to Damkasa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Damkasa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Damkasa

Population of Damkasa

According to the 2011 Census, Damkasa has a total population of about 451, with approximately 220 males and 231 females. The sex ratio is around 1050 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 33 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 412. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.94%, with male literacy at about 84.55% and female literacy near 65.80%. There are around 113 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Damkasa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Damkasa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Damkasa. As per the 2011 stats, Damkasa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Damkasa

Knowing the nearby villages of Damkasa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Damkasa.

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