Dandav - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Dandav is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Dandav village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandav is 173493. The village covers a total geographical area of 515.19 hectares and falls under the 271205 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Dandav village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tulsipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shrawasti Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dandav

According to the 2011 Census, Dandav village had a total population of 3,059 people, including 1,634 males and 1,425 females, living in 466 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.93%, with male literacy at 40.33% and female literacy at 17.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 329.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dandav

Dandav 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Dandav

Dandav is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kauwapur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Dandav is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Dandav is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dandav

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dandav village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dandav

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dandav village are given below:

FAQs about Dandav