Dandika

Dandika is a village located in Basta tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Basta (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Babarda is the gram panchayat of Dandika village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dandika is 392479. The village spans a total geographical area of 96 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756029. Baleshwar is nearest town to Dandika village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dandika 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 Dandika

Population of Dandika

According to the 2011 Census, Dandika has a total population of about 502, with approximately 266 males and 236 females. The sex ratio is around 887 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 72 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 180. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.32%, with male literacy at about 74.81% and female literacy near 63.14%. There are around 104 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dandika's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dandika

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

Nearby Villages of Dandika

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

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