Damkot - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal

Damkot is a village situated in the Balganga tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from Ghansali and around 80 km from New Tehri. Paunara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damkot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damkot is 042763. The village covers a total geographical area of 23.79 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Damkot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Damkot

According to the 2011 Census, Damkot village had a total population of 158 people, including 72 males and 86 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,194 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.40%, with male literacy at 77.59% and female literacy at 49.25%.

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

Nearby Villages of Damkot

Damkot 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 Damkot

Damkot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Damkot is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Damkot is about 80 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 Damkot

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

Health Facilities in Damkot

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

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