Dama

Dama is a village located in Bagodar subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. Giridih and Bagodar are the district & sub-district headquarters of Dama village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Aura is the gram panchayat of Dama village.

Here you can discover what makes Dama unique in its vibrant Bagodar-Giridih region. You’ll see Dama’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 Dama

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dama is 352454. The village spans a total geographical area of 280 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 825106. Bagodar is nearest town to Dama village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Dama 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 Bagodar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dama

Population of Dama

According to the 2011 Census, Dama has a total population of about 6,142, with approximately 3,203 males and 2,939 females. The sex ratio is around 917 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 428 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 725 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 21.02%, with male literacy at about 26.66% and female literacy near 14.87%. There are around 1,035 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dama's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dama

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

Nearby Villages of Dama

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dama