Damkasa - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Damkasa is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Damkasa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damkasa is 447653. The village covers a total geographical area of 420.56 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 47 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 599 people, including 349 males and 250 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 716 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.47%, with male literacy at 90.48% and female literacy at 63.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 442.

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 Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Damkasa is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Damkasa is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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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