Damila - Berasia, Bhopal

Damila is a village situated in the Berasia tehsil of Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Berasia and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bhopal. Damila village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damila is 482120. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.48 hectares and falls under the 462120 pincode. Berasia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Damila village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Berasia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhopal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Damila

As per Census 2011, Damila village has a total population of 613 people, consisting of 325 males and 288 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 295 literate and 318 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Damila are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population613325288
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864640
Literate Population295191104
Illiterate Population318134184

Nearby Villages of Damila

Damila 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kadaia BrahmanWest1.07 km
Hinotiya JagirSouth2.01 km
GanyariNorth2.08 km
SungaWest2.77 km
BadliSouth-West2.90 km
KaneraEast3.00 km
JagmeriNorth-West3.22 km
RamtekSouth-East3.28 km
DanderiNorth3.76 km
NetapuraSouth-West3.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Damila

Damila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dewanganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berasia to Damila is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhopal to Damila is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damila

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Damila village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Damila

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Damila village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Damila

Where is Damila located?

Damila village is located in Berasia Tehsil, Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Damila?

Damila is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Damila?

The pincode of Damila is 462120.

What is the population of Damila?

Damila has a total population of 613, including 325 males and 288 females.

How many households are there in Damila?

There are 117 households in Damila.

What is the literacy rate in Damila?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Damila is 48.12%. Male literacy is 58.77% and female literacy is 36.11%.