Damodarpur - Uluberia - I, Howrah

Damodarpur is a village situated in the Uluberia - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from Uluberia and around 39.7 km from Howrah. Bahira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damodarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damodarpur is 332996. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.6 hectares and falls under the 711316 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Damodarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Damodarpur

As per Census 2011, Damodarpur village has a total population of 3,281 people, consisting of 1,664 males and 1,617 females. The village has 630 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 633 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,771 literate and 1,510 illiterate residents. Additionally, 687 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Damodarpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2811,6641,617
Child Population (0–6 yrs)633316317
Scheduled Castes (SC)687356331
Literate Population1,771958813
Illiterate Population1,510706804

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GudarNorth1.18 km
AmsaSouth1.26 km
BirpurWest1.26 km
BaggachhaNorth1.49 km
GharsalapNorth-West1.55 km
BahiraEast1.67 km
MahisaliNorth-East1.96 km
KashmulSouth-West2.07 km
LohanagarWest2.18 km
DalsalapWest2.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Damodarpur

Damodarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ulubaria, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Damodarpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Damodarpur is about 39.7 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 Damodarpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Damodarpur

Where is Damodarpur located?

Damodarpur village is located in Uluberia - I Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Damodarpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Damodarpur is Bahira.

What is the pincode of Damodarpur?

The pincode of Damodarpur is 711316.

What is the population of Damodarpur?

Damodarpur has a total population of 3,281, including 1,664 males and 1,617 females.

How many households are there in Damodarpur?

There are 630 households in Damodarpur.

What is the literacy rate in Damodarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Damodarpur is 53.98%. Male literacy is 57.57% and female literacy is 50.28%.