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LGD code: 523239
Pincode: 396385
Population: 3,162
Households: 619
Literacy rate: 80.9%
Sex ratio: 948 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,307
Distance to district centre: 71 km
Distance to mandal centre: 70 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dandi compares

By population, Dandi ranks #22 of 85 villages in Valsad mandal.

Literacy rate

80.9%

+2.4% vs mandal average

Dandi: 80.9%
Valsad mandal: 78.5%
Valsad district: 68.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

948

−13 vs mandal average

Dandi: 948
Valsad mandal: 961

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.7 vs mandal average

Dandi: 5.1
Valsad mandal: 4.4

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

Key facts — Dandi

LGD code: 523239
Pincode: 396385
Population (Census 2011): 3,162
Population (projected 2026): 3,728
Households: 619
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 948
Literacy rate: 80.9%
Coordinates: 20.89057°N, 72.80591°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bharuch
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ankleshwar
Member of Parliament: Mansukhbhai Vasava
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ishwarsinh Thakorbhai Patel
Block / Mandal: Valsad
Nearest PHC: Batukdada Skin Care Clinic (106.6 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 Valsad district level

Then & Now

Dandi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,162

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,728

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

619

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

730

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: 3,162Census 2011
Households: 619Census 2011
Literacy rate: 80.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 948 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,7282026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 730

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 · Valsad district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Valsad district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Valsad 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.

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Notable places near Dandi · Valsad district area

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Temple· 1

Religion

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Temple
Malnath Mahadev Temple
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Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Batukdada Skin Care Clinic
📍 106.6 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Jivandeep Clinic
📍 106.6 km awayOSM
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Mandal centre

Valsad · ≈ 70 km

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District centre

Valsad · ≈ 71 km

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Nearest town · 15,678 people

Maroli · ≈ 17 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dandi

What is the pincode of Dandi?

The pincode of Dandi, Valsad mandal, Valsad district, Gujarat is 396385.

In which district is Dandi located?

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

What is the population of Dandi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dandi village has a population of 3,162 across 619 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 Ankleshwar assembly constituency (AC #154) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Dandi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dandi village is 80.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Dandi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dandi village is 948 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Dandi?

The nearest health facility to Dandi is Batukdada Skin Care Clinic (~106.6 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 Valsad district centre?

Dandi is approximately 71 km (straight-line) from the centre of Valsad 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 523239.

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 Valsad mandal?

Dandi ranks 22 of 85 villages in Valsad mandal by Census 2011 population (3,162 residents).

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People often ask about Dandi

What is the pincode of Dandi?

In which district is Dandi located?

What is the population of Dandi as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dandi in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dandi in?

What is the literacy rate in Dandi?

What is the sex ratio in Dandi?

What is the nearest health centre to Dandi?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dandi?

How far is Dandi from Valsad district centre?

What is the LGD code of Dandi?

Which is the nearest town to Dandi?

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

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Dandi

What is the pincode of Dandi?

In which district is Dandi located?

What is the population of Dandi as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dandi in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dandi in?

What is the literacy rate in Dandi?

What is the sex ratio in Dandi?

What is the nearest health centre to Dandi?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dandi?

How far is Dandi from Valsad district centre?

What is the LGD code of Dandi?

Which is the nearest town to Dandi?

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

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dandi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Dandi on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Religion

Healthcare

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