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Dandhari Village

Dandhari is an inhabited village in Salekasa Taluka of Gondiya district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 538018, the Census 2011 record lists 368 people in 65 households and the reported area is 1,988 hectares. The local references include Salekasa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gondiya at about 73 km.

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Quick answer: Dandhari is a village in Salekasa Taluka, Gondiya district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 538018 and 368 people in 65 households.
Village Code538018
Population368
Households65
Area1,988 hectares
Nearest TownGondiya

Key Village Facts

Village
Dandhari
Census Village Code
538018
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Gondiya
District Census Code
507
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Salekasa
Sub-district Census Code
04048
CD Block
Salekasa
Households
65
Population
368
Male Population
182
Female Population
186
Sex Ratio
1,021.98
Area
1,988 hectares
Area
19.88 sq km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Nearest Town Distance
73 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dandhari at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 368 people, 1,988 hectares of reported area and Gondiya as the nearest town reference for Dandhari, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGondiya
TalukaSalekasa
CD BlockSalekasa
  • Dandhari falls under Salekasa Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 538018.
  • The record lists 368 people living in 65 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,988 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gondiya.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density18.51 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.66 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.73%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share85.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dandhari in the official administrative record. Census village code 538018 and Salekasa CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
507
Sub-district Census Code
04048
Village Census Code
538018
CD Block Code
0099
CD Block Name
Salekasa

Location and Distance

Gondiya is the nearest town listed for Dandhari, about 73 km away. Gondiya is listed as the district headquarters at about 73 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Salekasa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Gondiya
Distance from District Headquarter
73 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
73 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Maharashtra
Nearest Town outside State/UT
M P
Distance outside State/UT
9 km
Nearest Town
Gondiya
Distance from Nearest Town
73 km
Total Geographical Area
1,988 hectares
Area
19.88 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 368 people in 65 households, with 182 male residents and 186 female residents. The average household size is 5.66, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.73% for Dandhari. Population density works out to about 18.51 people per sq km.

Total Households
65
Total Population
368
Male Population
182
Female Population
186
Sex Ratio
1,021.98
Average Household Size
5.66
ST Population
367
ST Male Population
182
ST Female Population
185
ST Population Share
99.73
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dandhari list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dandhari include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dandhari include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Taxi
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dandhari include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dandhari is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 14 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dandhari show that net sown area is 102.5 hectares and irrigated land is 87.5 hectares (85.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
1,805.02 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.5
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
19.09 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
25.24 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
32.65 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
102.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
87.5
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
9.5 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2.5 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dandhari village located?

Dandhari is in Salekasa Taluka of Gondiya district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Dandhari village in?

Dandhari village is in Gondiya district.

Which state is Dandhari village in?

Dandhari village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Dandhari under?

Dandhari comes under Salekasa Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dandhari?

The Census village code of Dandhari is 538018.

What is the population of Dandhari village?

The village record lists 368 people and 65 households for Dandhari.

How many households are in Dandhari village?

The village record lists 65 households for Dandhari.

What is the male and female population of Dandhari?

The record lists 182 male residents and 186 female residents for Dandhari.

What is the sex ratio of Dandhari village?

The sex ratio of Dandhari is 1,021.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dandhari village?

The reported geographical area of Dandhari is 1,988 hectares.

What is the population density of Dandhari village?

The approximate population density of Dandhari is 18.51 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dandhari?

The nearest town listed for Dandhari is Gondiya, about 73 km away.

How far is Dandhari from the district headquarters?

Dandhari is about 73 km from Gondiya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dandhari from the sub-district headquarters?

Dandhari is about 25 km from Salekasa, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dandhari?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Dandhari.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dandhari?

For Dandhari, net sown area is 102.5 hectares and irrigated land is 87.5 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Dandhari.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Dandhari.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.