All Information About Dandai Subdistrict
Detailed information about Dandai Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Dandai is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Garhwa District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Dandai - दंडई |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2506 |
| District | Garhwa |
| Census Code 2011 | 2506 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 9 |
| Number of Villages | 28 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Palamau (Code: 269) |
| Assembly Constituency | Bhawanathpur (Code: 2198) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Bhawanathpur | Anant Pratap Deo ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dandai Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
63,665
M: 32,558
F: 31,107 |
| Rural |
63,665
M: 32,558
F: 31,107 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 12,300
Population Distribution
Total: 63,665 (Male: 32,558, Female: 31,107)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 12,066 (Male: 6,210, Female: 5,856)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 17,834 (Male: 9,114, Female: 8,720)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 10,176 (Male: 5,112, Female: 5,064)
Literate Population
Total: 29,514 (Male: 18,233, Female: 11,281)
Illiterate Population
Total: 34,151 (Male: 14,325, Female: 19,826)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 35,604 (Male: 18,414, Female: 17,190)
Main Workers
Total: 8,579 (Male: 5,681, Female: 2,898)
Marginal Workers
Total: 27,025 (Male: 12,733, Female: 14,292)
Non-Workers
Total: 28,061 (Male: 14,144, Female: 13,917)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,731 (Male: 1,785, Female: 946)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,353 (Male: 1,989, Female: 1,364)
- Household Industry Workers: 402 (Male: 201, Female: 201)
- Other Workers: 2,093 (Male: 1,706, Female: 387)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 8,635 (Male: 3,906, Female: 4,729)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,755 (Male: 7,144, Female: 8,611)
- Household Industry Workers: 524 (Male: 237, Female: 287)
- Other Workers: 2,111 (Male: 1,446, Female: 665)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dandai Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
63,665
M: 32,558
F: 31,107 |
| Rural |
63,665
M: 32,558
F: 31,107 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 12,300
Population Distribution
Total: 63,665 (Male: 32,558, Female: 31,107)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 12,066 (Male: 6,210, Female: 5,856)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 17,834 (Male: 9,114, Female: 8,720)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 10,176 (Male: 5,112, Female: 5,064)
Literate Population
Total: 29,514 (Male: 18,233, Female: 11,281)
Illiterate Population
Total: 34,151 (Male: 14,325, Female: 19,826)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 35,604 (Male: 18,414, Female: 17,190)
Main Workers
Total: 8,579 (Male: 5,681, Female: 2,898)
Marginal Workers
Total: 27,025 (Male: 12,733, Female: 14,292)
Non-Workers
Total: 28,061 (Male: 14,144, Female: 13,917)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,731 (Male: 1,785, Female: 946)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,353 (Male: 1,989, Female: 1,364)
- Household Industry Workers: 402 (Male: 201, Female: 201)
- Other Workers: 2,093 (Male: 1,706, Female: 387)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 8,635 (Male: 3,906, Female: 4,729)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,755 (Male: 7,144, Female: 8,611)
- Household Industry Workers: 524 (Male: 237, Female: 287)
- Other Workers: 2,111 (Male: 1,446, Female: 665)
Grampanchayat List of Dandai Tehsil/Taluka
Dandai Tehsil comprises 9 Gram Panchayats and 28 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Dandai. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dandai
Dandai is located in the Garhwa District of Jharkhand State, India.
Dandai Tehsil has 28 villages.
Dandai has a total of 9 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Dandai is 63,665.
In Dandai, there are 32,558 males and 31,107 females.
There are 12,066 children in Dandai, comprising 6,210 males and 5,856 females.
In Dandai, the literate population is 29,514 (18,233 males and 11,281 females). The illiterate population is 34,151 (14,325 males and 19,826 females).