Dandupur - Karchhana, Prayagraj

Dandupur is a village situated in the Karchhana tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Karchhana and around 16 km from Allahabad. Dandupur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandupur is 162239. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.43 hectares and falls under the 211008 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Dandupur

According to the 2011 Census, Dandupur village had a total population of 1,787 people, including 938 males and 849 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.89%, with male literacy at 90.32% and female literacy at 74.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 325.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Dandupur

Dandupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Link Jn. Cabin, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Dandupur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Dandupur is about 16 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 Dandupur

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

Health Facilities in Dandupur

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

FAQs about Dandupur