Dandai

Dandai is a village located in Sakti tehsil of Janjgir Champa district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Sakti (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Janjgir. As per 2009 stats, Achanakpur is the gram panchayat of Dandai village.

Here you can discover what makes Dandai unique in its vibrant Sakti-Janjgir Champa region. You’ll see Dandai’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dandai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dandai is 436940. The village spans a total geographical area of 171.52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495689. Naila-janjgir is nearest town to Dandai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dandai village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sakri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dandai

Population of Dandai

According to the 2011 Census, Dandai has a total population of about 825, with approximately 412 males and 413 females. The sex ratio is around 1002 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 117 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 475 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 77. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.09%, with male literacy at about 73.30% and female literacy near 48.91%. There are around 210 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dandai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dandai

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dandai. As per the 2011 stats, Dandai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dandai

Knowing the nearby villages of Dandai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dandai.

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