Damgram

Damgram is a village located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Damgram village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Chandri is the gram panchayat of Damgram village.

Here you can discover what makes Damgram unique in its vibrant Jhargram-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Damgram’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 Damgram

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Damgram is 339952. The village spans a total geographical area of 17.21 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721507. Jhargram is nearest town to Damgram village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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

Google Map of Damgram

Population of Damgram

According to the 2011 Census, Damgram has a total population of about 126, with approximately 58 males and 68 females. The sex ratio is around 1172 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 9 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 12 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.40%, with male literacy at about 81.03% and female literacy near 70.59%. There are around 29 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Damgram's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Damgram

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

Nearby Villages of Damgram

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Damgram