Damrun - Chalisgaon, Jalgaon

Damrun is a village situated in the Chalisgaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chalisgaon and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Damrun village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damrun is 527761. The village covers a total geographical area of 552.95 hectares and falls under the 424102 pincode. Chalisgaon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Damrun village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Damrun

As per Census 2011, Damrun village has a total population of 891 people, consisting of 461 males and 430 females. The village has 199 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 629 literate and 262 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 204 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population891461430
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1136746
Scheduled Castes (SC)17107
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20410797
Literate Population629348281
Illiterate Population262113149

Nearby Villages of Damrun

Damrun 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)
Borkhede Kh.South2.47 km
Vadale VadaliNorth-East2.71 km
NhaveNorth-West2.90 km
DhomaneNorth3.65 km
WaghaliSouth-East3.82 km
PatondaSouth-West4.36 km
MalgaonNorth5.24 km
Hingone SeemEast5.40 km
TarwadeWest5.44 km
KharjaiSouth-West6.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Damrun

Damrun is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Vaghli, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chalisgaon to Damrun is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Damrun is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damrun

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Damrun

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Damrun

Where is Damrun located?

Damrun village is located in Chalisgaon Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Damrun?

Damrun is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Damrun?

The pincode of Damrun is 424102.

What is the population of Damrun?

Damrun has a total population of 891, including 461 males and 430 females.

How many households are there in Damrun?

There are 199 households in Damrun.

What is the literacy rate in Damrun?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Damrun is 70.59%. Male literacy is 75.49% and female literacy is 65.35%.