Damame - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Damame is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Damame village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damame is 564963. The village covers a total geographical area of 530.04 hectares and falls under the 415711 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Damame

According to the 2011 Census, Damame village had a total population of 629 people, including 248 males and 381 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 1,536 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.22%, with male literacy at 83.93% and female literacy at 59.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Damame

Damame 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 Damame

Damame is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjani, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Damame is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Damame is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damame

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

Health Facilities in Damame

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

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