Danr - Katkamsandi, Hazaribagh

Danr is a village situated in the Katkamsandi subdivision of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katkamsandi and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Hazaribagh. Dand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Danr village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Danr is 368626. The village covers a total geographical area of 1171.74 hectares and falls under the 825319 pincode.

Danr village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hazaribagh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Danr

As per Census 2011, Danr village has a total population of 4,398 people, consisting of 2,249 males and 2,149 females. The village has 698 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 746 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,508 literate and 1,890 illiterate residents. Additionally, 898 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 172 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,3982,2492,149
Child Population (0–6 yrs)746348398
Scheduled Castes (SC)898467431
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1729082
Literate Population2,5081,537971
Illiterate Population1,8907121,178

Nearby Villages of Danr

Danr 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)
PichriSouth1.34 km
RaheaNorth-East2.56 km
BahimarSouth2.81 km
GurudihNorth2.87 km
NachleNorth-West3.62 km
BargaraSouth3.65 km
HarhadWest3.95 km
DumriNorth-East4.33 km
LupungSouth-East4.33 km
KanrsarSouth4.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Danr

Danr is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hendegir, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hazaribagh to Danr is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Danr

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Danr

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Danr

Where is Danr located?

Danr village is located in Katkamsandi Subdivision, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Danr?

The Gram Panchayat of Danr is Dand.

What is the pincode of Danr?

The pincode of Danr is 825319.

What is the population of Danr?

Danr has a total population of 4,398, including 2,249 males and 2,149 females.

How many households are there in Danr?

There are 698 households in Danr.

What is the literacy rate in Danr?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Danr is 57.03%. Male literacy is 68.34% and female literacy is 45.18%.