A significant part of Dandeli's population consists of economic migrants from all over India and from Nepal. Although the official language is Kannada, there are significant minorities who speak Hindi, Konkani, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam.The diversity of its population is reflected in its culture, and the Dussera, Ramleela, Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali festivals are all celebrated.

Dandeli is the ideal vacation nature lover. Dandeli wildlife sanctuary is a heady mix of nature, adventure and wildlife, this city in Uttar Kannada district of South India is growing in stature as the leading tourist destination.