Damrughutu Village Overview
Damrughutu is a village in Jhalda Ii tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 33.8 km from Jhalda tehsil headquarters and around 42.8 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Tatuara is the Gram Panchayat for Damrughutu village.
The sections below provide essential information about Damrughutu village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Damrughutu is 331437. The village covers a geographical area of 305.32 hectares and has a pincode of 723202. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Damrughutu
Population & Demographics of Damrughutu
This section provides population and demographic details of Damrughutu village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,284 | 666 | 618 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 246 | 125 | 121 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,268 | 657 | 611 |
| Literate Population | 562 | 362 | 200 |
| Illiterate Population | 722 | 304 | 418 |
Key population details of Damrughutu village are given below:
- Damrughutu village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,284, including approximately 666 males and 618 females, with a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,268 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Damrughutu village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 43.77%.
- There are around 228 households in Damrughutu village.
Transport & Connectivity of Damrughutu
Transport facilities help residents of Damrughutu village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Damrughutu
The following villages are located close to Damrughutu and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Damrughutu
- Where is Damrughutu located?
- Damrughutu village is located in Jhalda Ii Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Damrughutu?
- The Gram Panchayat of Damrughutu is Tatuara (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Damrughutu?
- The pincode of Damrughutu is 723202.
- What is the population of Damrughutu?
- Damrughutu has a total population of 1,284, including 666 males and 618 females.
- How many households are there in Damrughutu?
- There are 228 households in Damrughutu.
- What is the literacy rate in Damrughutu?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Damrughutu is 43.77%. Male literacy is 54.35% and female literacy is 32.36%.