Welcome to Damoh
Damoh is an ancient historical city in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh, famous for its brass industry and Jain temples.
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Travel & Commute Guide
Best Time to Visit:November to February (cool winter months are ideal for visiting nature spots like Singorgarh Fort and local temples).
Transit & Commute:Transit in Damoh is mainly operated via auto-rickshaws, local cycle-rickshaws, and private minibuses connecting the main railway station to district neighborhoods.
Administrative & Government Services
Damoh District Collectorate
Revenue administration, land records (Bhu-naksha), arms licenses, public grievance redressal, and government welfare programs.
Damoh Nagar Palika Parishad
Local civic amenities, sanitation, road maintenance, streetlights, and commercial licensing for the municipality.
MP Police Damoh Division
Local police stations contact directory, security verification, and district traffic guidelines.
Demographic & Geographic Data
Historical Heritage & Cultural Facts
- Damoh is named after Damayanti, the wife of King Nala, a legendary figure from Hindu mythology.
- Located in the Vindhyachal range, it was part of the ancient Chedi Kingdom and has medieval monuments from the Chandelas.
- Famous for Kundalpur, a highly sacred Jain pilgrimage center with 63 historic temples nestled around a mountain lake.
- Nohleshwar Temple in nearby Nohta, built in 950 AD, is an architectural marvel of Kalachuri craftsmanship dedicated to Shiva.
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Hospitals in Damoh
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