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

As per Census 2011, Damdama village has a total population of 2,264 people, consisting of 1,143 males and 1,121 females. The village has 530 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 228 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,422 literate and 842 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,039 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 868 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2641,1431,121
Child Population (0–6 yrs)228107121
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,039532507
Scheduled Tribes (ST)868431437
Literate Population1,422794628
Illiterate Population842349493

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MamudpurWest0.87 km
KaikhaliNorth-East1.36 km
RachhulpurEast1.62 km
IchhlampurSouth-East1.78 km
KulpukuriaSouth-West2.06 km
DighariNorth2.15 km
Dakshin KanakpurWest2.22 km
SatashiNorth-West2.36 km
SehalaparaSouth2.95 km
BhandarkolaNorth-East2.98 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

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

FAQs about Damdama

Where is Damdama located?

Damdama village is located in Bongaon Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Damdama?

The Gram Panchayat of Damdama is Chawberia-ii.

What is the pincode of Damdama?

The pincode of Damdama is 743290.

What is the population of Damdama?

Damdama has a total population of 2,264, including 1,143 males and 1,121 females.

How many households are there in Damdama?

There are 530 households in Damdama.

What is the literacy rate in Damdama?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Damdama is 62.81%. Male literacy is 69.47% and female literacy is 56.02%.