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.
Here you can discover what makes Dama unique in its vibrant Mehnagar-Azamgarh region. You’ll see Dama’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
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.
Google Map of Dama
Population of Dama
According to the 2011 Census, Dama has a total population of about 2,397, with approximately 1,206 males and 1,191 females. The sex ratio is around 987 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 369 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,617 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.58%, with male literacy at about 68.82% and female literacy near 52.23%. There are around 295 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dama's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
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%.