Dandegaon Village Overview
Dandegaon is a village in Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It lies about 9 km from Lakhandur tehsil headquarters and around 70 km from Bhandara district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kocchi is the Gram Panchayat for Dandegaon village.
The sections below provide essential information about Dandegaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandegaon is 537489. The village covers a geographical area of 418.87 hectares and has a pincode of 441803. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.
Location Map of Dandegaon
Population & Demographics of Dandegaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Dandegaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 790 | 407 | 383 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 91 | 52 | 39 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 112 | 60 | 52 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 82 | 48 | 34 |
| Literate Population | 633 | 335 | 298 |
| Illiterate Population | 157 | 72 | 85 |
Key population details of Dandegaon village are given below:
- Dandegaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 790, including approximately 407 males and 383 females, with a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 112 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 82 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Dandegaon village is high, with a literacy rate of about 80.13%.
- There are around 183 households in Dandegaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dandegaon
Transport facilities help residents of Dandegaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dandegaon
The following villages are located close to Dandegaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dandegaon
- Where is Dandegaon located?
- Dandegaon village is located in Lakhandur Tehsil, Bhandara district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dandegaon?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dandegaon is Kocchi (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dandegaon?
- The pincode of Dandegaon is 441803.
- What is the population of Dandegaon?
- Dandegaon has a total population of 790, including 407 males and 383 females.
- How many households are there in Dandegaon?
- There are 183 households in Dandegaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Dandegaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dandegaon is 80.13%. Male literacy is 82.31% and female literacy is 77.81%.