Damina

Damina is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.2km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 45.6km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Tahangirpur is the gram panchayat of Damina village.

Here you can discover what makes Damina unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Damina’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 Damina

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Damina is 310655. The village spans a total geographical area of 174.51 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Damina village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Damina 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 Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Damina

Population of Damina

According to the 2011 Census, Damina has a total population of about 526, with approximately 269 males and 257 females. The sex ratio is around 955 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 65 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 56 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 122. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.27%, with male literacy at about 66.17% and female literacy near 54.09%. There are around 131 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Damina's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Damina

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

Nearby Villages of Damina

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

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