Damodarpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Damodarpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 30.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kasba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damodarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damodarpur is 317907. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.7 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Damodarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Damodarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Damodarpur village had a total population of 314 people, including 164 males and 150 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.63%, with male literacy at 89.66% and female literacy at 71.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Damodarpur

Damodarpur 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 Damodarpur

Damodarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Damodarpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Damodarpur is about 30.2 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 Damodarpur

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

Health Facilities in Damodarpur

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

FAQs about Damodarpur