Dandu

Dandu is a village located in Gobindpur subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Gobindpur (rajnagar) (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Seraikela. As per 2009 stats, Govindpur is the gram panchayat of Dandu village.

Here you can discover what makes Dandu unique in its vibrant Gobindpur-Saraikela Kharsawan region. You’ll see Dandu’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 Dandu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dandu is 379549. The village spans a total geographical area of 281 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 832113. Gobindpur is nearest town to Dandu village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Dandu

Population of Dandu

According to the 2011 Census, Dandu has a total population of about 1,039, with approximately 518 males and 521 females. The sex ratio is around 1005 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 125 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 207 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 576. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.46%, with male literacy at about 73.36% and female literacy near 51.63%. There are around 178 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dandu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dandu

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

Nearby Villages of Dandu

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dandu