Damdama - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Damdama is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 30.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sarpalehana-albandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damdama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damdama is 317769. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.72 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Damdama

According to the 2011 Census, Damdama village had a total population of 570 people, including 282 males and 288 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.57%, with male literacy at 93.44% and female literacy at 70.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 275.

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

Nearby Villages of Damdama

Damdama 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 Damdama

Damdama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Damdama is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Damdama is about 30.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damdama

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

Health Facilities in Damdama

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

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