Damai - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Damai is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bolla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damai is 311082. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.4 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Damai

According to the 2011 Census, Damai village had a total population of 178 people, including 90 males and 88 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.76%, with male literacy at 62.96% and female literacy at 52.50%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Damai

Damai 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 Damai

Damai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Damai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Damai is about 20.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damai

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

Health Facilities in Damai

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

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