Damta - Kalsi, Dehradun

Damta is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Jusso Bhakro serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damta is 044853. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.8 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Damta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Damta

According to the 2011 Census, Damta village had a total population of 256 people, including 141 males and 115 females, living in 22 households. The sex ratio was 816 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.33%, with male literacy at 82.91% and female literacy at 54.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Damta

Damta 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 Damta

Damta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Damta is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Damta is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damta

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

Health Facilities in Damta

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

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