Doranda

Doranda is a village located in Dhanwar subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Dhanwar (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Giridih. As per 2009 stats, Dakshini Doranda is the gram panchayat of Doranda village.

Here you can discover what makes Doranda unique in its vibrant Dhanwar-Giridih region. You’ll see Doranda’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 Doranda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Doranda is 350886. The village spans a total geographical area of 1586 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 825418. Dhanwar is nearest town to Doranda village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Doranda

Population of Doranda

According to the 2011 Census, Doranda has a total population of about 12,663, with approximately 6,612 males and 6,051 females. The sex ratio is around 915 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 2,297 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 481 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 58.54%, with male literacy at about 68.75% and female literacy near 47.38%. There are around 2,091 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Doranda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Doranda

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

Nearby Villages of Doranda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Doranda