Danda - Sandila, Hardoi

Danda is a village situated in the Sandila tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sandila and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Danda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Danda is 141139. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.8 hectares and falls under the 241202 pincode. Lucknow is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Danda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sandila Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Misrikh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Danda

According to the 2011 Census, Danda village had a total population of 1,446 people, including 785 males and 661 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 842 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.21%, with male literacy at 79.16% and female literacy at 50.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210.

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

Nearby Villages of Danda

Danda 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 Danda

Danda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ataria, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lucknow to Danda is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Danda is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Danda

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

Health Facilities in Danda

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

FAQs about Danda