Damdama - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Damdama is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.8 km from Bongaon and around 45.1 km from Barasat. Chawberia-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Damdama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Damdama is 322655. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.35 hectares and falls under the 743290 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Damdama

According to the 2011 Census, Damdama village had a total population of 2,264 people, including 1,143 males and 1,121 females, living in 530 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.84%, with male literacy at 76.64% and female literacy at 62.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,039, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 868.

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

Nearby Villages of Damdama

Damdama 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 Damdama

Public transport in the Damdama is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Damdama is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Damdama is about 45.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Damdama

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

Health Facilities in Damdama

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

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