Dam Dama

Dam Dama is a village located in Jaynagar Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.1km away from sub-district headquarter Jaynagar (tehsildar office) and 49.2km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Baishata is the gram panchayat of Dam Dama village.

Dam Dama has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Dam Dama

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dam Dama is 334987. The village spans a total geographical area of 316.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743338. Jaynagar is nearest town to Dam Dama village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

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

Google Map of Dam Dama

Population of Dam Dama

Below is a concise population overview of Dam Dama as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Dam Dama village:

• The total population of Dam Dama village is around 1,658, including approximately 872 males and 786 females, with a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 268 children aged 0–6 years in Dam Dama village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Dam Dama village has 1,320 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Dam Dama village is about 34.98%, with male literacy at 43.46% and female literacy at 25.57%.
• There are around 304 households in Dam Dama village.

Connectivity of Dam Dama

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

Nearby Villages of Dam Dama

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dam Dama