Dandia - Bishungarh, Hazaribagh
Dandia is a village situated in the Bishungarh subdivision of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 45 km from Hazaribagh, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bakaspura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dandia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandia is 368433. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.4 hectares and falls under the 825312 pincode.
Dandia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mandhu Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hazaribagh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Dandia
Dandia 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bakaspura | East | 1.27 km |
| Tandwa | South-West | 1.70 km |
| Bhalua | South | 1.81 km |
| Bilandi | South-East | 1.92 km |
| Alkopi | North | 1.99 km |
| Nirghuna | South-West | 2.03 km |
| Ledi | East | 2.81 km |
| Badikharna | North-West | 2.88 km |
| Ramua | West | 3.06 km |
| Mayapur | North-East | 3.19 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Dandia
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Dandia. The nearest railway station is Garea Bihar, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hazaribagh to Dandia is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dandia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dandia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Dandia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dandia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Dandia
Where is Dandia located?
Dandia village is located in Bishungarh Subdivision, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dandia?
The Gram Panchayat of Dandia is Bakaspura.
What is the pincode of Dandia?
The pincode of Dandia is 825312.