Dandaikheda - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Dandaikheda is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Jadekhurse serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dandaikheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandaikheda is 447690. The village covers a total geographical area of 510.06 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Dandaikheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dandaikheda

As per Census 2011, Dandaikheda village has a total population of 362 people, consisting of 180 males and 182 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 165 literate and 197 illiterate residents. Additionally, 321 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dandaikheda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dandaikheda

Dandaikheda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dandaikheda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dandaikheda. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Dandaikheda is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Dandaikheda is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dandaikheda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dandaikheda village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dandaikheda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dandaikheda village are given below:

FAQs about Dandaikheda