Dandai

Dandai is a Town and Subdivision in Garhwa District of Jharkhand. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Dandai Block (CD) is 02506. The total area of Dandai Subdivision is 140 km². Dandai has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Dandai Subdivision

Dandai Subdivision has a total of 28 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Dandai Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Balekhari Alias Balekhar Pachaur Garhwa
2Bardari Alias Jarhi Jarhi Garhwa
3Bulai Alias Boeli Sonehara Dandai
4Bulka Alias Bairia Damar Dandai Garhwa
5Chakri Tasrar Garhwa
6Danrai Dandai Garhwa
7Doni Alias Lawadoni Pachaur Garhwa
8Jarde Karke Garhwa
9Jhakra Alias Baila Jhakra Dandai Garhwa
10Jhosar Jhotar Garhwa
11Kadailia Jhotar Garhwa
12Kaprat Tasrar Garhwa
13Karke Karke Garhwa
14Lawadohar Alias Phulwar Pachaur Garhwa
15Lawahi Kalan Lawahi Kalan Garhwa
16Lawahi Khurd Lawahi Kalan Garhwa
17Lora Tasrar Garhwa
18Mahudar Tasrar Garhwa
19Naudiha Alias Suarjangha Tasrar Garhwa
20Nawadih Pachaur Garhwa
21Pokharia Jhotar Garhwa
22Raro Raro Garhea
23Sikariya Tasrar Garhwa
24Sonhe Alias Sonehara Sonehara Garhwa
25Sosi Tasrar Garhwa
26Tasrar Tasrar Garhwa.
27Telri Alias Pachaur Pachaur Garhwa
28Tori Kalan Tasrar Garhwa

Population of Dandai Subdivision

The population profile of Dandai Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Dandai Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 63,665 63,665 N/A
Male Population 32,558 32,558 N/A
Female Population 31,107 31,107 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 12,066 12,066 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,210 6,210 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,856 5,856 N/A
Literate Population 29,514 29,514 N/A
Literate Male Population 18,233 18,233 N/A
Literate Female Population 11,281 11,281 N/A
Illiterate Population 34,151 34,151 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 14,325 14,325 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 19,826 19,826 N/A
Total Households 12,300 12,300 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 63,665 people. Includes nearly 32,558 males and 31,107 females. Rural population is about 63,665 people.
  • There are around 12,066 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,210 boys and 5,856 girls.
  • Literate population is about 29,514 people. Non-literate population is around 34,151 people.
  • There are nearly 12,300 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dandai Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 17,834 17,834 N/A
SC Male Population 9,114 9,114 N/A
SC Female Population 8,720 8,720 N/A
Total ST Population 10,176 10,176 N/A
ST Male Population 5,112 5,112 N/A
ST Female Population 5,064 5,064 N/A
Population Density 454 / km² 454 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dandai Subdivision is approximately 17,834 people, including 9,114 males and 8,720 females. Around 17,834 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dandai Subdivision is about 10,176 people, including 5,112 males and 5,064 females. Around 10,176 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 454 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 454 people per sq. km.