Dandi village, Olpad mandal, Surat | Pincode 394540

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LGD code: 523740
Pincode: 394540
Population: 3,310
Households: 687
Literacy rate: 82.9%
Sex ratio: 894 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,187
Distance to district centre: 87 km
Distance to mandal centre: 75 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dandi compares

By population, Dandi ranks #9 of 103 villages in Olpad mandal.

Literacy rate

82.9%

+10.1% vs mandal average

Dandi: 82.9%
Olpad mandal: 72.8%
Surat district: 75.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

894

−28 vs mandal average

Dandi: 894
Olpad mandal: 922

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.2 vs mandal average

Dandi: 4.8
Olpad mandal: 4.6

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Dandi

LGD code: 523740
Pincode: 394540
Population (Census 2011): 3,310
Population (projected 2026): 3,902
Households: 687
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 894
Literacy rate: 82.9%
Coordinates: 20.89057°N, 72.80591°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bharuch
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Vagra
Member of Parliament: Mansukhbhai Vasava
Member of Legislative Assembly: Arunsinh Ajitsinh Rana
Block / Mandal: Olpad
Nearest PHC: Jivandeep Clinic (92.2 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Surat district level

Then & Now

Dandi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,310

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,902

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

687

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

810

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 3,310Census 2011
Households: 687Census 2011
Literacy rate: 82.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 894 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,9022026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 8102026 projection
Active job cards: 66,835MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 31,923MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 890NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 84.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 82.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Surat district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Surat district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Surat district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places near Dandi · Olpad mandal area

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Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Jivandeep Clinic
📍 92.2 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Child Hospital
📍 92.5 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Sai Clinic & Occupational Health Centre
📍 92.7 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Dandi

Mandal centre

Olpad · ≈ 75 km

≈ 2 h 34 min by car · 3 h 3 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Surat · ≈ 87 km

≈ 2 h 59 min by car · 3 h 33 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 15,678 people

Maroli · ≈ 17 km

≈ 35 min by car · 42 min by bike

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What is the pincode of Dandi?

The pincode of Dandi, Olpad mandal, Surat district, Gujarat is 394540.

In which district is Dandi located?

Dandi is a village in Olpad mandal of Surat district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Dandi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dandi village has a population of 3,310 across 687 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dandi in?

Dandi falls under the Bharuch Lok Sabha constituency (PC #22) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dandi in?

Dandi falls under the Vagra assembly constituency (AC #151) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Dandi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dandi village is 82.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Dandi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dandi village is 894 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Dandi?

The nearest health facility to Dandi is Jivandeep Clinic (~92.2 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dandi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dandi, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Dandi from Surat district centre?

Dandi is approximately 87 km (straight-line) from the centre of Surat district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dandi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dandi village is 523740.

Which is the nearest town to Dandi?

Maroli (population 15,678, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 17 km from Dandi in a straight line.

How big is Dandi compared to other villages in Olpad mandal?

Dandi ranks 9 of 103 villages in Olpad mandal by Census 2011 population (3,310 residents).

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