Damirtala - Shikaripara, Dumka
Damirtala is a village situated in the Shikaripara subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikaripara and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Maluti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damirtala village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Damirtala is 371057. The village covers a total geographical area of 14.43 hectares and falls under the 816118 pincode.
Damirtala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Damirtala
Damirtala 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chandipur | East | 0.40 km |
| Dhanghara | North-West | 0.80 km |
| Kurunda | North-East | 0.85 km |
| Murgatala | South-West | 0.95 km |
| Patharghara | North | 1.08 km |
| Sankarpur | West | 1.31 km |
| Ghatakpur | East | 1.45 km |
| Bandurgatala | South-West | 1.45 km |
| Belbuni Upar | North-East | 1.47 km |
| Kalagachhi | North | 1.67 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Damirtala
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Damirtala. The nearest railway station is Tarapith Road, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Damirtala is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Damirtala
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Damirtala village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Damirtala
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Damirtala village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Damirtala
Where is Damirtala located?
Damirtala village is located in Shikaripara Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Damirtala?
The Gram Panchayat of Damirtala is Maluti.
What is the pincode of Damirtala?
The pincode of Damirtala is 816118.