Sanda - Islampur, Nalanda

Sanda is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Sanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanda is 244946. The village covers a total geographical area of 330 hectares and falls under the 801303 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Sanda

According to the 2011 Census, Sanda village had a total population of 3,801 people, including 2,004 males and 1,797 females, living in 559 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.94%, with male literacy at 84.03% and female literacy at 60.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 716.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sanda

Sanda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sanda

Sanda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Islampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Sanda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Sanda is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sanda village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sanda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sanda village are given below:

FAQs about Sanda