Damal village, Barkhetri block | Pincode 781312

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LGD code: 303721
Pincode: 781312
Post office: Rampur (Nalbari)
Population: 88
Households: 17
Literacy rate: 37.5%
Sex ratio: 796 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 25

Census 2011 · in context

How Damal compares

By population, Damal ranks #120 of 124 villages in Barkhetri mandal.

Literacy rate

37.5%

−10.9% vs mandal average

Damal: 37.5%
Barkhetri mandal: 48.4%
Nalbari district: 68.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

796

−149 vs mandal average

Damal: 796
Barkhetri mandal: 945

Household size

people per home

5.2

−0.1 vs mandal average

Damal: 5.2
Barkhetri mandal: 5.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Damal at a glance

Damal is a village of 88 people in 17 households (Census 2011) in Barkhetri block, Nalbari district, Assam, the 120th-largest of 124 villages in Barkhetri block. Literacy is 38%, 11 points below the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 796 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 781312, served by Rampur (Nalbari) post office; the LGD village code is 303721. The sarpanch is to be elected, and the village votes in Mangaldoi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Basanta Das. The population is estimated at 104 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Damal · this village	88	38%	—
Sidalkuchi Lachima · Barkhetri	3,312	53%	—
Khudra Chinadi · Barkhetri	1,994	65%	—
No.2.Narua · Barkhetri	1,750	67%	—
Amrattari · Barkhetri	1,646	60%	—
2 No Ghorathal · Barkhetri	1,188	51%	—
Kasua Pathar · Barkhetri	1,089	46%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Damal

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 99
Power hours (winter): 99
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: Nalbari (MB)
Distance to nearest town (km): 35
Distance to district HQ (km): 35
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 35
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): MUGDI RAMPUR
Total area (ha): 103.81
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Damal

LGD code: 303721
Pincode: 781312
Post office: Rampur (Nalbari)
Population (Census 2011): 88
Population (projected 2026): 104
Households: 17
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 796
Literacy rate: 37.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Mangaldoi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mangaldoi
Member of Parliament: Dilip Saikia
Member of Legislative Assembly: Basanta Das
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: to be elected
Block / Mandal: Barkhetri
Nearest PHC: Physiotherapy Clinic (5.0 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Nalbari district level

Then & Now

Damal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Population · 2026

104

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 88Census 2011
Households: 17Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 796 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1042026 proj. · +18.2% vs 2011
Est. households: 202026 projection
Active job cards: 1,18,062MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 51,737MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,44,62,128ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 994NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 83.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 68.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 66.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Nalbari district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 20,10,799PMAY-G · 20,10,799 of 26,11,793 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nalbari district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 78,214Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nalbari district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places near Damal · Barkhetri mandal area

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PHC· 2
Shop· 2
Restaurant· 1

Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Physiotherapy Clinic
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PHC · clinic
Bhakatpara State Dispensary
📍 5.8 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Restaurant
Maa Kali Hotel
📍 5.6 km awayOSM
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Shop · convenience
Bhai Bhai Store
📍 5.6 km awayOSM
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Shop · mall
Reliance Trends
📍 6.1 km awayOSM
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September 2026

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Caught in kitchen garden net, rescued tiger cub returned to the wild in Assam

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Three people killed in as many conflicts with elephants in Assam

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Ward member detained in Assam's Moran over alleged cattle theft, case registered

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News from Nalbari & Assam

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Caught in kitchen garden net, rescued tiger cub returned to the wild in Assam
The Hindu10h ago
Three people killed in as many conflicts with elephants in Assam
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Ward member detained in Assam's Moran over alleged cattle theft, case registered
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People often ask about Damal

What is the pincode of Damal?

The pincode of Damal, Barkhetri block, Nalbari district, Assam is 781312. The post office is Rampur (Nalbari).

Which post office delivers to Damal?

Mail for Damal is delivered through Rampur (Nalbari) post office, pincode 781312, in Barkhetri block, Nalbari district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Damal located?

Damal is a village in Barkhetri block of Nalbari district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Damal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Damal village has a population of 88 across 17 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Damal?

The current sarpanch of Damal gram panchayat is to be elected.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Damal in?

Damal falls under the Mangaldoi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #8) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Damal in?

Damal falls under the Mangaldoi assembly constituency (AC #67) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Damal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Damal village is 37.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Damal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Damal village is 796 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Damal?

The nearest health facility to Damal is Physiotherapy Clinic (~5.0 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Damal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Damal, including Arundhati Gold Scheme, Orunodoi Scheme, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Damal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Damal village is 303721.

How big is Damal compared to other villages in Barkhetri block?

Damal ranks 120 of 124 villages in Barkhetri block by Census 2011 population (88 residents).

Who is the MLA of Damal?

Damal falls under Mangaldoi assembly constituency (AC 67). The sitting MLA is Basanta Das (INC).

Who is the MP for Damal?

Damal is in Mangaldoi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dilip Saikia (BJP).

What is the population of Damal in 2026?

Damal is estimated at 104 people in 2026, up about 18% from 88 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Damal in?

Assam falls in the Eastern Himalayan zone (high rainfall; rice, tea, jute, horticulture) of the ICAR classification; Damal in Nalbari district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Damal?

to be elected is the sarpanch of Damal gram panchayat, Barkhetri block. See the sarpanch list of Barkhetri block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
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