Dana

Dana is a village located in Renuka tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 72km away from district headquarter Sangrah. Sangrah is the sub-district headquarter of Dana village. As per 2009 stats, Dana Ghaton is the gram panchayat of Dana village.

Here you can discover what makes Dana unique in its vibrant Renuka-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Dana’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 Dana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dana is 022999. The village spans a total geographical area of 266 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173023. Nahan is nearest town to Dana village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Dana

Population of Dana

According to the 2011 Census, Dana has a total population of about 452, with approximately 239 males and 213 females. The sex ratio is around 891 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 71 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 220 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 68.14%, with male literacy at about 68.62% and female literacy near 67.61%. There are around 68 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dana

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

Nearby Villages of Dana

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dana