Damua
human settlement
Damua is a Nagar Parishad in Chhindwara district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census, Damua Municipality has population of 24,663. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Damua has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79% and, female literacy is 66%. In Damua, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Damua has now declared as a new municipality in Chhindwara. Damua is a basically divided in three parts.
Nandan (Kalichhapar)
Nandora
Chikatbary
Schools in Damua and Nandan
Govt Higher Secondary School, Nandan.
Govt boys school, Damua.
Govt Girls school, Damua.
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