Dandwin
Dandwin is a village located in Dhatwal tehsil of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 32km away from district headquarter Bijhri. Bijhri is the sub-district headquarter of Dandwin village. As per 2009 stats, Dandwin village is also a gram panchayat.
Dandwin has its own place in the vibrant Hamirpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Dandwin
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dandwin is 017713. The village spans a total geographical area of 103.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176040. Bhota is nearest town to Dandwin village for all major economic activities.
When it comes to local governance, Dandwin 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 Dandwin
Population of Dandwin
Below is a concise population overview of Dandwin as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 229 | 106 | 123 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 20 | 13 | 7 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 39 | 20 | 19 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 182 | 87 | 95 |
Illiterate Population | 47 | 19 | 28 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Dandwin village:
- The total population of Dandwin village is around 229, including approximately 106 males and 123 females, with a sex ratio of 1160 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 20 children aged 0–6 years in Dandwin village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Dandwin village has 39 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy rate of Dandwin village is about 79.48%, with male literacy at 82.08% and female literacy at 77.24%.
- There are around 59 households in Dandwin village.
Connectivity of Dandwin
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dandwin. As per the 2011 stats, Dandwin had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dandwin
Knowing the nearby villages of Dandwin helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dandwin.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dandwin
- Where is Dandwin located?
- Dandwin village is situated in Dhatwal Tehsil, within the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dandwin?
- Dandwin serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Dandwin?
- The pincode of Dandwin is 176040, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Dandwin as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dandwin is 229, with 106 males and 123 females.
- How many households are there in Dandwin as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Dandwin village has a total of 59 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Dandwin as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dandwin is 79.48%. The male literacy rate is 82.08%, while the female literacy rate is 77.24%.