Dandi Village
Dandi is a revenue village in Bhalla tehsil, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir. It had a population of 151 in 29 households (Census 2011).
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151 souls. 29 homes.
Bhalla tehsil, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir.
Dandi today
- Apple₹8,500Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur · 13 Nov 2026
- Banana₹4,300Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur · 13 Nov 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,500Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur · 13 Nov 2026
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Chhath Puja 2026 in Dandi
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Dandi at a glance
A small village by the standards of Bhalla tehsil, Dandi ranked 45th of 51 by population, with 151 people in 29 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 70.7%, above Doda district's 63.0% (Bhalla tehsil: 71.1%), while the sex ratio was 987 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 930. It falls under Dandi gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 182221. The village covers 19 hectares — about 0.19 km², or roughly 778 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Bhaderwah Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Gram panchayat
Dandi is in the Dandi gram panchayat.
Other villages in Dandi
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Dandi compares
By population, Dandi ranks #45 of 51 inhabited villages in Bhalla tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Dandi ranks
| Ranked by | Dandi | In Doda district | In Jammu and Kashmir | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 151 | 367 of 399 | 5,575 of 5,925 (tied)above 6% | 567 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 29 | 362 of 399 (tied) | 5,549 of 5,925 (tied)above 6% | 112 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 70.7% | 165 of 399 (tied) | 2,089 of 5,925 (tied)above 65% | 68.2% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 987 per 1,000 males | 134 of 399 (tied) | 1,287 of 5,924 (tied)above 78% | 955 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.21 per household | 186 of 399 (tied) | 3,758 of 5,925 (tied)above 36% | 5.17 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 778.4 per km² | 75 of 399 | 2,170 of 5,916 (tied)above 63% | 484.0 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 49.7% | 93 of 399 (tied) | 846 of 5,925 (tied)above 86% | 42.0% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Dandi had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 182221
Other villages in Bhalla tehsil
View all 51 →Dandi — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Jammu and Kashmir's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+13.3%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 151Census 2011
- Male / female
- 76 / 75
- Households
- 29
- People per home
- 5.2
- Literacy rate
- 70.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 75
- Work participation
- 49.7%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Dandi on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Dandi. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Dandi · 33.0959° N, 75.6032° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 16 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity).
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Dandi
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Essential services & places near Dandi
Dandi isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Bhalla tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices126 in Doda district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Hospitals & clinics8 in Doda district
Primary / community health centre
Forest Block
Schools & anganwadis2 in Doda district
Colleges & universities1 in Doda district
- Degree College Ground.
College
Government offices2 in Doda district
- PWD dakbungalow.
Government office
Temples20 in Doda district
Temple
Temple
Temple
Mosques5 in Doda district
Mosque
Bhaderwah, Doda
Other places of worship8 in Doda district
Place of worship
Transport1 in Doda district
Community places46 in Doda district
- Baba Ganga Daas Park.
Park
- Bhaderwah Campus Park.
Park
- Bhaderwah Fort Park
Park
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People often ask about Dandi
Where is Dandi located?
Dandi is a village in Bhalla tehsil of Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Which district is Dandi in?
Dandi is in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Which gram panchayat does Dandi belong to?
Dandi comes under the Dandi gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Dandi?
The pincode of Dandi, Bhalla, Doda is 182221.
What is the population of Dandi?
As per the 2011 Census, Dandi had a population of 151 (76 males and 75 females).
How many households are there in Dandi?
Dandi had 29 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Dandi?
Dandi covers about 19 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Dandi?
The literacy rate of Dandi was 70.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Dandi?
Dandi had 987 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dandi in?
Dandi is in the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Dandi?
Dr Jitendra Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Udhampur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Dandi, in 2024.
Which development block is Dandi in?
Dandi is in the Bhaderwah development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Dandi?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dandi is 4412 and its Census 2011 village code is 4412.
Which villages are near Dandi?
Villages near Dandi include Chakri (within ~8 km), Sindra (within ~8 km), Southa (within ~8 km), Gangata (within ~8 km), Kaila (within ~8 km).
What is the population of Dandi in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Dandi's Census 2011 population of 151 by Jammu and Kashmir's official RGI projection (+13.3% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 170 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Dandi?
The sarpanch of Dandi has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 46.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Doda district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur, Udhampur district — about 38 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple · Delicious | Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur | 8,500 | 8,500 | 8,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Banana | Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur | 4,300 | 4,300 | 4,300 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur | 3,800 | 3,800 | 3,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage | Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1,300 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower | Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) | Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur | 3,200 | 3,200 | 3,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Dandi's shops. Best mandi price near Dandi →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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