Dandi

Dandi is a village located in Basta tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Basta (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Mukuliasi is the gram panchayat of Dandi village.

Here you can discover what makes Dandi unique in its vibrant Basta-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Dandi’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 Dandi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dandi is 392495. The village spans a total geographical area of 44 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756022. Baleshwar is nearest town to Dandi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

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

Google Map of Dandi

Population of Dandi

According to the 2011 Census, Dandi has a total population of about 1,091, with approximately 561 males and 530 females. The sex ratio is around 944 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 157 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 49 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 92. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.18%, with male literacy at about 72.73% and female literacy near 59.25%. There are around 267 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dandi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dandi

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

Nearby Villages of Dandi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dandi