Dand
About Dand
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Dand village is 007003. Dand village is located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 53km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Dand village. As per 2009 stats, Choli is the gram panchayat of Dand village.
The total geographical area of village is 97.73 hectares. Dand has a total population of 269 peoples, out of which male population is 144 while female population is 125. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 868 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of dand village is 64.31% out of which 68.75% males and 59.20% females are literate. There are about 43 houses in dand village. Pincode of dand village locality is 176316.
When it comes to administration, Dand village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Dand village comes under Churah Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Chamba is nearest town to dand village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Dand
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 269 | 144 | 125 |
| Children (0-6) | 39 | 27 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 96 | 51 | 45 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 152 | 81 | 71 |
| Literate Population | 173 | 99 | 74 |
| Illiterate Population | 96 | 45 | 51 |
Connectivity of Dand
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dand
Where is Dand located?
Dand village is situated in Chaurah Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dand?
The Gram Panchayat of Dand is Choli (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Dand?
The pincode of Dand is 176316, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Dand as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dand is 269, with 144 males and 125 females.
How many households are there in Dand as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dand village has a total of 43 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dand as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dand is 64.31%. The male literacy rate is 68.75%, while the female literacy rate is 59.20%.