Dang - Gohad, Bhind

Dang is a village situated in the Gohad tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gohad and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Dang village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dang is 453316. The village covers a total geographical area of 727.53 hectares and falls under the 477116 pincode. Gohad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dang

According to the 2011 Census, Dang village had a total population of 2,327 people, including 1,307 males and 1,020 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 780 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.25%, with male literacy at 83.77% and female literacy at 38.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 658, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 286.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,3271,3071,020
Child Population (0–6 yrs)386204182
Scheduled Castes (SC)658377281
Scheduled Tribes (ST)286148138
Literate Population1,247924323
Illiterate Population1,080383697

Nearby Villages of Dang

Dang 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)
BirkhadiNorth-East2.58 km
RundhsarakarSouth-East2.83 km
ShyampurNorth-West2.89 km
JagnnathpuraNorth3.04 km
SirsodaSouth-East3.23 km
TeharaWest3.62 km
PipahadiNorth-West4.14 km
ManpuraNorth4.47 km
ShreekapuraNorth4.87 km
BagulariSouth-East4.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dang

Dang is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gohad Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gohad to Dang is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Dang is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dang

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Dang

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

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

FAQs about Dang

Where is Dang located?

Dang village is located in Gohad Tehsil, Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dang?

Dang is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dang?

The pincode of Dang is 477116.

What is the population of Dang?

Dang had a total population of 2,327, including 1,307 males and 1,020 females.

How many households are there in Dang?

Dang had 444 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dang?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dang was 64.25%. Male literacy was 83.77% and female literacy was 38.54%.