Dandkalan

Dandkalan is a village located in Kolayat tehsil of Bikaner district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 86km away from sub-district headquarter Kolayat (tehsildar office) and 136km away from district headquarter Bikaner. As per 2009 stats, Gokul is the gram panchayat of Dandkalan village.

Here you can discover what makes Dandkalan unique in its vibrant Kolayat-Bikaner region. You’ll see Dandkalan’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 Dandkalan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dandkalan is 069357. The village spans a total geographical area of 637 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 334305. Bikaner is nearest town to Dandkalan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 136km away.

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

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Population of Dandkalan

According to the 2011 Census, Dandkalan has a total population of about 1,048, with approximately 583 males and 465 females. The sex ratio is around 797 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 190 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 11 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.15%, with male literacy at about 58.83% and female literacy near 41.51%. There are around 204 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dandkalan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dandkalan

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

Nearby Villages of Dandkalan

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

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