Dandatanr - Jamua, Giridih

Dandatanr is a village situated in the Jamua subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Tikamagaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dandatanr village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandatanr is 351431. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 815315 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

Dandatanr village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dandatanr

As per Census 2011, Dandatanr village has a total population of 692 people, consisting of 374 males and 318 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 342 literate and 350 illiterate residents. Additionally, 99 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dandatanr are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population692374318
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1558075
Scheduled Castes (SC)995544
Literate Population34224399
Illiterate Population350131219

Nearby Villages of Dandatanr

Dandatanr is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SotarabadSouth1.14 km
ManjhiladihSouth-East1.61 km
Kurkuri PahariSouth-East2.00 km
BarkitanrSouth2.12 km
ChorgataNorth-East2.33 km
LatakiWest2.49 km
BarahmoriaSouth-East2.56 km
ArghudihEast2.71 km
Belatanr Alias SirsiaSouth2.98 km
BijaidihNorth-East3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dandatanr

Dandatanr is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maheshmunda, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

Banking and Postal Services in Dandatanr

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dandatanr village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dandatanr

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dandatanr village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dandatanr

Where is Dandatanr located?

Dandatanr village is located in Jamua Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dandatanr?

The Gram Panchayat of Dandatanr is Tikamagaha.

What is the pincode of Dandatanr?

The pincode of Dandatanr is 815315.

What is the population of Dandatanr?

Dandatanr has a total population of 692, including 374 males and 318 females.

How many households are there in Dandatanr?

There are 117 households in Dandatanr.

What is the literacy rate in Dandatanr?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dandatanr is 49.42%. Male literacy is 64.97% and female literacy is 31.13%.