Dandupur - Sikanderpur, Ballia
Dandupur is a village situated in the Sikanderpur tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikanderpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Nawa Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dandupur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandupur is 197987. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.37 hectares and falls under the 221717 pincode. Sikandarpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Dandupur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Dandupur
Dandupur 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Mueya | North-West | 0.72 km |
| Malwar | South-East | 0.92 km |
| Nawa Nagar | South-West | 0.97 km |
| Majhwallia | East | 0.98 km |
| Tiwaripur | North-West | 1.29 km |
| Maleji | South | 1.60 km |
| Mashaha | North-West | 1.63 km |
| Akasar | South-East | 1.81 km |
| Harsand | West | 1.84 km |
| Narhami Turk Ballia | East | 1.85 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Dandupur
The nearest railway station is Turtipar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sikandarpur to Dandupur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Dandupur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Dandupur
Where is Dandupur located?
Dandupur village is located in Sikanderpur Tehsil, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dandupur?
The Gram Panchayat of Dandupur is Nawa Nagar.
What is the pincode of Dandupur?
The pincode of Dandupur is 221717.