Damodar Nagar - Iglas, Aligarh

Damodar Nagar is a village situated in the Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iglas and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Rafayatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damodar Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damodar Nagar is 122755. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.5 hectares and falls under the 202002 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Damodar Nagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Iglas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hathras Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Damodar Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Damodar Nagar village had a total population of 560 people, including 296 males and 264 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.70%, with male literacy at 92.09% and female literacy at 59.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Damodar Nagar

Damodar Nagar 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 Damodar Nagar

Damodar Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sonai, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Damodar Nagar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Damodar Nagar is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damodar Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Damodar Nagar

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

FAQs about Damodar Nagar