Damkasa - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Damkasa is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Kasawahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damkasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damkasa is 447422. The village covers a total geographical area of 543.68 hectares and falls under the 494337 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Damkasa

As per Census 2011, Damkasa village has a total population of 451 people, consisting of 220 males and 231 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 338 literate and 113 illiterate residents. Additionally, 412 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population451220231
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331716
Scheduled Tribes (ST)412201211
Literate Population338186152
Illiterate Population1133479

Nearby Villages of Damkasa

Damkasa 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)
KasawahiSouth-East1.96 km
PradhandongariSouth-East2.42 km
ChuchrungpurSouth3.21 km
DokalaEast3.66 km
DhedkohkaSouth3.80 km
MudkhusaraSouth-East4.06 km
BharritolaSouth-East4.11 km
AwariSouth-East4.59 km
MahudSouth-East5.32 km
MachandurEast5.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Damkasa

Damkasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balod, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Damkasa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Damkasa

Where is Damkasa located?

Damkasa village is located in Charama Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Damkasa?

The Gram Panchayat of Damkasa is Kasawahi.

What is the pincode of Damkasa?

The pincode of Damkasa is 494337.

What is the population of Damkasa?

Damkasa has a total population of 451, including 220 males and 231 females.

How many households are there in Damkasa?

There are 113 households in Damkasa.

What is the literacy rate in Damkasa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Damkasa is 74.94%. Male literacy is 84.55% and female literacy is 65.80%.