Damur - Tisri, Giridih
Damur is a village situated in the Tisri subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tisri and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Barawadih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Damur is 350536. The village covers a total geographical area of 17 hectares and falls under the 815317 pincode.
Damur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Damur
According to the 2011 Census, Damur village had a total population of 265 people, including 141 males and 124 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.33%, with male literacy at 83.04% and female literacy at 47.78%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 265 | 141 | 124 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 63 | 29 | 34 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 136 | 93 | 43 |
| Illiterate Population | 129 | 48 | 81 |
Nearby Villages of Damur
Damur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Damur
Damur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Damur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Damur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Damur 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 Damur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Damur 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 Damur
Where is Damur located?
Damur village is located in Tisri Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Damur?
The Gram Panchayat of Damur is Barawadih.
What is the pincode of Damur?
The pincode of Damur is 815317.
What is the population of Damur?
Damur had a total population of 265, including 141 males and 124 females.
How many households are there in Damur?
Damur had 39 households.
What is the literacy rate in Damur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Damur was 67.33%. Male literacy was 83.04% and female literacy was 47.78%.