Dandapur

Dandapur is a village located in Baruipur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.5km away from sub-district headquarter Piyali (tehsildar office) and 41.1km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Brindakhali is the gram panchayat of Dandapur village.

Dandapur has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas 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 Dandapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dandapur is 333998. The village spans a total geographical area of 108.46 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743372. Baruipur is nearest town to Dandapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dandapur 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 Baruipur Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur 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 Dandapur

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 497 258 239
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 73 34 39
Scheduled Castes (SC) 195 104 91
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 81 46 35
Literate Population 332 197 135
Illiterate Population 165 61 104

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

  • The total population of Dandapur village is around 497, including approximately 258 males and 239 females, with a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 73 children aged 0–6 years in Dandapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Dandapur village has 195 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 81 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Dandapur village is about 66.80%, with male literacy at 76.36% and female literacy at 56.49%.
  • There are around 94 households in Dandapur village.

Connectivity of Dandapur

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

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

Nearby Villages of Dandapur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Dandapur

Where is Dandapur located?
Dandapur village is situated in Baruipur Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dandapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Dandapur is Brindakhali (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Dandapur?
The pincode of Dandapur is 743372, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Dandapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dandapur is 497, with 258 males and 239 females.
How many households are there in Dandapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dandapur village has a total of 94 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dandapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dandapur is 66.80%. The male literacy rate is 76.36%, while the female literacy rate is 56.49%.