Damara is an inhabited village in Gossaigaon (Pt) Sub-district of Kokrajhar district, Assam. Its Census village code is 279725, the Census 2011 record lists 1,361 people in 258 households and the reported area is 192.9 hectares. The local references include Jaraguri Gram Panchayat, Hatidhura (Part) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gossaigaon at about 11 km.
In short:
Damara is a village in Gossaigaon (Pt) Sub-district, Kokrajhar district, Assam, India. The available record shows Census village code 279725 and 1,361 people in 258 households.
Village Code279725
Population1,361
Households258
Area192.9 hectares
Nearest TownGossaigaon
Detailed village profile
Damara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,361 people, 192.9 hectares of reported area and Gossaigaon as the nearest town reference for Damara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Damara falls under Gossaigaon (Pt) Sub-district in Kokrajhar district, Assam.
The Census village code is 279725.
The record lists 1,361 people living in 258 households.
The reported village area is 192.9 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Gossaigaon.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Damara
Census Village Code
279725
State
Assam
State Census Code
18
District
Kokrajhar
District Census Code
300
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gossaigaon (Pt)
Sub-district Census Code
02001
CD Block
Hatidhura (Part)
Gram Panchayat
Jaraguri
Households
258
Population
1,361
Male Population
711
Female Population
650
Sex Ratio
914.21
Area
192.9 hectares
Area
1.93 sq km
Nearest Town
Gossaigaon
Nearest Town Distance
11 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density705.55 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.28 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.71%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Damara in the official administrative record. Census village code 279725, Jaraguri Gram Panchayat and Hatidhura (Part) CD Block.
State Census Code
18
District Census Code
300
Sub-district Census Code
02001
Village Census Code
279725
CD Block Code
0003
CD Block Name
Hatidhura (Part)
Gram Panchayat Name
Jaraguri
Location and Distance
Gossaigaon is the nearest town listed for Damara, about 11 km away. Kokrajhar is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Gossaigaon
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Kokrajhar
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gossaigaon (Tc)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
12 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Assam
Distance within State/UT
12 km
Nearest Town
Gossaigaon
Distance from Nearest Town
11 km
Total Geographical Area
192.9 hectares
Area
1.93 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,361 people in 258 households, with 711 male residents and 650 female residents. The average household size is 5.28, and SC share is 7.71% and ST share is 0% for Damara. Population density works out to about 705.55 people per sq km.
Total Households
258
Total Population
1,361
Male Population
711
Female Population
650
Sex Ratio
914.21
Average Household Size
5.28
SC Population
105
SC Male Population
57
SC Female Population
48
SC Population Share
7.71
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Damara list 1 government primary school and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Damara. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Damara include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.1 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Damara include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Damara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Damara is reported as 9 hours per day in summer and 9 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Damara show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Jute and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 89.12 hectares and irrigated land is 89.12 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jute
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mustard Seed
Forest Area In Hectares
3.35 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
82.75
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.57 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
10.01 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.8 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.7 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
89.12
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
89.12
Waterfall Area In Hectares
89.12 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Damara is in Gossaigaon (Pt) Sub-district of Kokrajhar district in Assam, India.
Which district is Damara village in?
Damara village is in Kokrajhar district.
Which state is Damara village in?
Damara village is in Assam.
Which sub-district is Damara under?
Damara comes under Gossaigaon (Pt) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Damara?
The Census village code of Damara is 279725.
Which Gram Panchayat is Damara under?
Damara is listed under JARAGURI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Hatidhura (Part).
What is the population of Damara village?
The village record lists 1,361 people and 258 households for Damara.
How many households are in Damara village?
The village record lists 258 households for Damara.
What is the male and female population of Damara?
The record lists 711 male residents and 650 female residents for Damara.
What is the sex ratio of Damara village?
The sex ratio of Damara is 914.21 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Damara village?
The reported geographical area of Damara is 192.9 hectares.
What is the population density of Damara village?
The approximate population density of Damara is 705.55 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Damara?
The nearest town listed for Damara is Gossaigaon, about 11 km away.
How far is Damara from the district headquarters?
Damara is about 45 km from Kokrajhar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Damara from the sub-district headquarters?
Damara is about 12 km from Gossaigaon, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Damara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 2 government middle schools for Damara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Damara?
For Damara, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Jute and Mustard Seed, net sown area is 89.12 hectares and irrigated land is 89.12 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Damara.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.