Damaria - Bhanoli, Almora
Damaria is a village situated in the Bhanoli tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanoli and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Chhana Kharkota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damaria village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Damaria is 053537. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.66 hectares and falls under the 263622 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.
Damaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Damaria
According to the 2011 Census, Damaria village had a total population of 65 people, including 30 males and 35 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 1,167 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.14%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 76.67%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65 | 30 | 35 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 52 | 29 | 23 |
| Illiterate Population | 13 | 1 | 12 |
Nearby Villages of Damaria
Damaria 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 Damaria
Damaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Damaria is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Damaria
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Damaria village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Damaria
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Damaria village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Damaria
Where is Damaria located?
Damaria village is located in Bhanoli Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Damaria?
The Gram Panchayat of Damaria is Chhana Kharkota.
What is the pincode of Damaria?
The pincode of Damaria is 263622.
What is the population of Damaria?
Damaria had a total population of 65, including 30 males and 35 females.
How many households are there in Damaria?
Damaria had 15 households.
What is the literacy rate in Damaria?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Damaria was 88.14%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 76.67%.