Dandi - Kandisaur, Tehri Garhwal

Dandi is a village situated in the Kandisaur tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 85 km from Tehri and around 85 km from New Tehri. Dandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandi is 043787. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 249132 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 85 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 Dhanolti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dandi

As per Census 2011, Dandi village has a total population of 155 people, consisting of 71 males and 84 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 1,183 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 97 literate and 58 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 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 >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Dandi is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dandi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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