Dundas Point (RV) (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
Dundas Point (RV) | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 167.26 ha (413.31 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 539 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (830/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 744206[1] |
| Village code | 00027300 |
Dundas Point (RV) is a small village of 167.26 hectares in Ferrargunj Tehsil in South andaman district in the Union territory of andaman & Nicobar Islands, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Dundas Point (RV) depends on Port Blair, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include One tap, One Well supply, One tank, Two tubewells, and Two handpumps. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Dundas Point (RV) is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tap. Dundas Point (RV)'s pin code is 744206[4], and village code is 00027300. The area of Dundas Point (RV) is segregated as 39.6 hectares unirrigated, the 15.09 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 9.02 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Dundas Point (RV) has One post office (Dundas Point B.O) and One public telephone. The village is connected with a single bus service. Dundas Point (RV) has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics
Dundas Point (RV) is a census village in the district of South andaman, andaman & Nicobar Islands. The village has a total population of 539 and has total administration over 129 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Dundas Point (RV) has 53 children, 26 boys and 27 girls.
- Scheduled tribe counts for 1 (0.19%) males constitute 0 (0.0%) of the population and females 1 (0.19%).
Medical facility
- Dundas Point (RV) has 2 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 449 people are literate in Dundas Point (RV) out of which 240 are males and 209 are females.
Dundas Point (RV) has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 226 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 171 male, 55 female with 157 (69.47%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 118 males and 39 females. 10 males and 10 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 2 male. 69 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of Port Blair and South andaman to sell - and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 744206 and Post Offices under 744206 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pin Code 744206 and Post Offices under 744206 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "744206 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pincode 744206". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
External link
- Census of India, Provisional Population Totals
- Andaman and Nicobar Administration Website