Dan

Dan is a village located in Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Machhlishahr (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Jaunpur. As per 2009 stats, Dan village is also a gram panchayat.

Dan has its own place in the vibrant Jaunpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Dan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dan is 201021. The village spans a total geographical area of 388.78 hectares. Jaunpur is nearest town to Dan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

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Population of Dan

Below is a concise population overview of Dan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,890 945 945
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 242 129 113
Scheduled Castes (SC) 929 475 454
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 6 4 2
Literate Population 1,095 666 429
Illiterate Population 795 279 516

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Dan village:

  • The total population of Dan village is around 1,890, including approximately 945 males and 945 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 242 children aged 0–6 years in Dan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Dan village has 929 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 6 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Dan village is about 57.94%, with male literacy at 70.48% and female literacy at 45.40%.
  • There are around 291 households in Dan village.

Connectivity of Dan

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Dan

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

Sarai Kewat Kozidih Rampur Dan Babupur Sakara Handawar Samargunji Dompur Khas Matiyahi Jogipur Khas Jogipur Matiyahi

Frequently Asked Questions about Dan

Where is Dan located?
Dan village is situated in Machhlishahr Tehsil, within the Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dan?
Dan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Dan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dan is 1,890, with 945 males and 945 females.
How many households are there in Dan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dan village has a total of 291 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dan is 57.94%. The male literacy rate is 70.48%, while the female literacy rate is 45.40%.