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Damra Village

Damra is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331441, the Census 2011 record lists 244 people in 41 households and the reported area is 140.83 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Damra is a village in Jhalda - II Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331441 and 244 people in 41 households.
Village Code331441
Population244
Households41
Area140.83 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda

Key Village Facts

Village
Damra
Census Village Code
331441
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jhalda - II
Sub-district Census Code
02391
CD Block
Jhalda - II
Households
41
Population
244
Male Population
124
Female Population
120
Sex Ratio
967.74
Area
140.83 hectares
Area
1.41 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723213
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Damra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 244 people, 140.83 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Damra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
CD BlockJhalda - II
  • Damra falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331441.
  • The record lists 244 people living in 41 households.
  • The reported village area is 140.83 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhalda.
  • 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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Data Sources and Verification

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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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density173.26 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.95 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share13.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Damra in the official administrative record. Census village code 331441 and Jhalda - II CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02391
Village Census Code
331441
CD Block Code
0238
CD Block Name
Jhalda - II

Location and Distance

Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Damra, about 10 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 31.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jhalda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
23.1 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
31.8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Jhalda
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
140.83 hectares
Area
1.41 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 244 people in 41 households, with 124 male residents and 120 female residents. The average household size is 5.95, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Damra. Population density works out to about 173.26 people per sq km.

Total Households
41
Total Population
244
Male Population
124
Female Population
120
Sex Ratio
967.74
Average Household Size
5.95
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Damra list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 private middle school and 1 government secondary school. 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
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Private Arts And Science Degree College
Available
Private Arts And Science Degree College Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Damra include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake 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
45.71 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Damra include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Damra 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
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Damra is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 19 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Damra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetables, net sown area is 95.12 hectares and irrigated land is 13.14 hectares (13.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetables
Net Area Sown In Hectares
95.12
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
81.98 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
13.14
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
13.14 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Damra village located?

Damra is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Damra village in?

Damra village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Damra village in?

Damra village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Damra under?

Damra comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Damra?

The Census village code of Damra is 331441.

What is the population of Damra village?

The village record lists 244 people and 41 households for Damra.

How many households are in Damra village?

The village record lists 41 households for Damra.

What is the male and female population of Damra?

The record lists 124 male residents and 120 female residents for Damra.

What is the sex ratio of Damra village?

The sex ratio of Damra is 967.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Damra village?

The reported geographical area of Damra is 140.83 hectares.

What is the population density of Damra village?

The approximate population density of Damra is 173.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Damra?

The nearest town listed for Damra is Jhalda, about 10 km away.

How far is Damra from the district headquarters?

Damra is about 31.8 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Damra from the sub-district headquarters?

Damra is about 23.1 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Damra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 private middle school and 1 government secondary school for Damra.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Damra?

For Damra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Vegetables, net sown area is 95.12 hectares and irrigated land is 13.14 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Damra.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Damra.

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.