Dandupur Village - Pindra, Varanasi

Dandupur is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Dandupur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandupur is 208535. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.31 hectares and falls under the 221201 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 35 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 Pindra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dandupur

As per Census 2011, Dandupur village has a total population of 5,864 people, consisting of 3,011 males and 2,853 females. The village has 835 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 706 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,977 literate and 1,887 illiterate residents. Additionally, 491 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Kapseti, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Dandupur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Varanasi to Dandupur is about 40 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 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