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

According to the 2011 Census, Damkasa village had a total population of 451 people, including 220 males and 231 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.86%, with male literacy at 91.63% and female literacy at 70.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 412.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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