Damdama

Damdama is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.9km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Damdama village. As per 2009 stats, Bazargaon Ii is the gram panchayat of Damdama village.

Damdama has its own place in the vibrant Uttar Dinajpur 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 Damdama

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Damdama is 309425. The village spans a total geographical area of 170.62 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733201. Raigunj is nearest town to Damdama village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

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Population of Damdama

Below is a concise population overview of Damdama 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 Damdama village:

• The total population of Damdama village is around 1,552, including approximately 831 males and 721 females, with a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 392 children aged 0–6 years in Damdama village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Damdama village has 307 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,209 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Damdama village is about 44.14%, with male literacy at 51.62% and female literacy at 35.51%.
• There are around 261 households in Damdama village.

Connectivity of Damdama

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

Nearby Villages of Damdama

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

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