Danda

Danda is a village located in Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Devprayag (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Danda village is also a gram panchayat.

Danda has its own place in the vibrant Tehri Garhwal 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 Danda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Danda is 043178. The village spans a total geographical area of 64.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249122. Devprayag is nearest town to Danda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Danda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Danda

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 277 131 146
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 27 19 8
Scheduled Castes (SC) 18 11 7
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 189 107 82
Illiterate Population 88 24 64

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

  • The total population of Danda village is around 277, including approximately 131 males and 146 females, with a sex ratio of 1114 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 27 children aged 0–6 years in Danda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Danda village has 18 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Danda village is about 68.23%, with male literacy at 81.68% and female literacy at 56.16%.
  • There are around 83 households in Danda village.

Connectivity of Danda

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

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

Nearby Villages of Danda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Danda

Where is Danda located?
Danda village is situated in Devprayag Tehsil, within the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Danda?
Danda serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Danda?
The pincode of Danda is 249122, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Danda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Danda is 277, with 131 males and 146 females.
How many households are there in Danda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Danda village has a total of 83 households.
What is the literacy rate in Danda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Danda is 68.23%. The male literacy rate is 81.68%, while the female literacy rate is 56.16%.