Damalia

Damalia is a village located in Raniganj subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.7km away from sub-district headquarter Raniganj. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Damalia village. As per 2009 stats, Tirat is the gram panchayat of Damalia village.

Here you can discover what makes Damalia unique in its vibrant Raniganj-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Damalia’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 Damalia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Damalia is 318648. The village spans a total geographical area of 212.64 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713338. Raniganj is nearest town to Damalia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Damalia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Asnsol Dakshin Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Asansol Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Damalia

Population of Damalia

According to the 2011 Census, Damalia has a total population of about 1,118, with approximately 581 males and 537 females. The sex ratio is around 924 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 124 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 703 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 65.38%, with male literacy at about 75.73% and female literacy near 54.19%. There are around 218 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Damalia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Damalia

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

Nearby Villages of Damalia

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

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