Damalde - Shahade, Nandurbar

Damalde is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Damalda serves as the Village Panchayat for Damalde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damalde is 525527. The village covers a total geographical area of 655 hectares and falls under the 425424 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Damalde

According to the 2011 Census, Damalde village had a total population of 1,533 people, including 784 males and 749 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.09%, with male literacy at 74.15% and female literacy at 57.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 852.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Damalde

Damalde 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Damalde

Damalde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Damalde is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Damalde is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damalde

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

Health Facilities in Damalde

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

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