Dama

Dama is a village located in Mehnagar tehsil of Azamgarh district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 33km away from sub-district headquarter Mehnagar (tehsildar office) and 11km away from district headquarter Azamgarh. As per 2009 stats, Dama village is also a gram panchayat.

Dama has its own place in the vibrant Azamgarh region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Dama

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dama is 195825. The village spans a total geographical area of 256.8 hectares. Azamgarh is nearest town to Dama village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

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Population of Dama

Below is a concise population overview of Dama as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,397 1,206 1,191
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 369 193 176
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,617 835 782
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,452 830 622
Illiterate Population 945 376 569

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Dama village:

  • The total population of Dama village is around 2,397, including approximately 1,206 males and 1,191 females, with a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 369 children aged 0–6 years in Dama village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Dama village has 1,617 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Dama village is about 60.58%, with male literacy at 68.82% and female literacy at 52.23%.
  • There are around 295 households in Dama village.

Connectivity of Dama

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dama. As per the 2011 stats, Dama had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Dama

Knowing the nearby villages of Dama helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dama.

Gaura Laudah Emadpur Pandaha Saidpur Thuthia Ganjor Dharnipur Ranipur Katai Basupur Mahadewa Para Tilsanwa

Frequently Asked Questions about Dama

Where is Dama located?
Dama village is situated in Mehnagar Tehsil, within the Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dama?
Dama serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Dama as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dama is 2,397, with 1,206 males and 1,191 females.
How many households are there in Dama as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dama village has a total of 295 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dama as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dama is 60.58%. The male literacy rate is 68.82%, while the female literacy rate is 52.23%.