Dandru

Dandru is a village located in Barsar tehsil of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 33km away from district headquarter Barsar. Barsar is the sub-district headquarter of Dandru village. As per 2009 stats, Dandru village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Dandru unique in its vibrant Barsar-Hamirpur region. You’ll see Dandru’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 Dandru

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dandru is 017411. The village spans a total geographical area of 42.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174312. Bhota is nearest town to Dandru village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Dandru

Population of Dandru

According to the 2011 Census, Dandru has a total population of about 229, with approximately 111 males and 118 females. The sex ratio is around 1063 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 23 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 45 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 81.22%, with male literacy at about 84.68% and female literacy near 77.97%. There are around 50 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dandru's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dandru

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

Nearby Villages of Dandru

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dandru