Dantral - Poshina, Sabar Kantha
Dantral is a village situated in the Poshina taluka of Sabar Kantha district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 40 km from Khedbrahma and around 115 km from Himatnagar. Dantral village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dantral is 509776. The village covers a total geographical area of 1981.9 hectares and falls under the 383422 pincode. Khedbrahma is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Dantral village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khedbrahma Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sabarkantha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dantral
As per Census 2011, Dantral village has a total population of 8,883 people, consisting of 4,509 males and 4,374 females. The village has 1,375 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,359 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,909 literate and 5,974 illiterate residents. Additionally, 149 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8,727 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dantral are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,883 | 4,509 | 4,374 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 2,359 | 1,213 | 1,146 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 149 | 81 | 68 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 8,727 | 4,424 | 4,303 |
| Literate Population | 2,909 | 1,788 | 1,121 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,974 | 2,721 | 3,253 |
Nearby Villages of Dantral
Dantral is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Dantral
Dantral is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. Dantral has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khedbrahma to Dantral is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Himatnagar to Dantral is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dantral
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dantral village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Dantral
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dantral village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Dantral
Where is Dantral located?
Dantral village is located in Poshina Taluka, Sabar Kantha district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dantral?
Dantral is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Dantral?
The pincode of Dantral is 383422.
What is the population of Dantral?
Dantral has a total population of 8,883, including 4,509 males and 4,374 females.
How many households are there in Dantral?
There are 1,375 households in Dantral.
What is the literacy rate in Dantral?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dantral is 32.75%. Male literacy is 39.65% and female literacy is 25.63%.