Danun

Danun is a village located in Saluni tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 30km away from district headquarter Saluni. Saluni is the sub-district headquarter of Danun village. As per 2009 stats, Sundla is the gram panchayat of Danun village.

Here you can discover what makes Danun unique in its vibrant Saluni-Chamba region. You’ll see Danun’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 Danun

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Danun is 007267. The village spans a total geographical area of 179 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176320. Chamba is nearest town to Danun village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Danun 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 Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Danun

Population of Danun

According to the 2011 Census, Danun has a total population of about 515, with approximately 254 males and 261 females. The sex ratio is around 1027 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 45 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 108 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.76%, with male literacy at about 81.50% and female literacy near 68.20%. There are around 103 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Danun's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Danun

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

Nearby Villages of Danun

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

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