Damahar - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Damahar is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 56.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Basuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damahar is 310577. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.22 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Damahar

According to the 2011 Census, Damahar village had a total population of 748 people, including 380 males and 368 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.40%, with male literacy at 96.62% and female literacy at 94.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Damahar

Damahar 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 Damahar

Damahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Damahar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Damahar is about 56.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damahar

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

Health Facilities in Damahar

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

FAQs about Damahar