Dandi - Ghosi, Mau

Dandi is a village situated in the Ghosi tehsil of Mau district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghosi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Mau. Dadikhas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandi is 196375. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.27 hectares and falls under the 275302 pincode. Ghosi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Dandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghosi Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dandi

As per Census 2011, Dandi village has a total population of 983 people, consisting of 501 males and 482 females. The village has 191 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 550 literate and 433 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dandi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dandi

Dandi 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 Dandi

Dandi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muhammadabad, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghosi to Dandi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mau to Dandi is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dandi

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

Health Facilities in Dandi

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

FAQs about Dandi