Dammur - Palimela, Jayashankar Bhupalapally
Dammur is a village situated in the Palimela mandal of Jayashankar Bhupalapally district, Telangana. It is located approximately 47 km from Mahadevpur and around 160 km from Karimnagar. Dammur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dammur is 571891. The village covers a total geographical area of 334 hectares and falls under the 505504 pincode. Ramagundam is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.
Dammur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Dammur
As per Census 2011, Dammur village has a total population of 287 people, consisting of 147 males and 140 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 35 literate and 252 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 200 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dammur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 287 | 147 | 140 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 37 | 21 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 200 | 102 | 98 |
| Literate Population | 35 | 16 | 19 |
| Illiterate Population | 252 | 131 | 121 |
Nearby Villages of Dammur
Dammur 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 Dammur
Dammur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramagundam to Dammur is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karimnagar to Dammur is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dammur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dammur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Dammur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dammur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dammur
Where is Dammur located?
Dammur village is located in Palimela Mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalapally district, Telangana, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dammur?
Dammur is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Dammur?
The pincode of Dammur is 505504.
What is the population of Dammur?
Dammur has a total population of 287, including 147 males and 140 females.
How many households are there in Dammur?
There are 84 households in Dammur.
What is the literacy rate in Dammur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dammur is 12.20%. Male literacy is 10.88% and female literacy is 13.57%.