Sandh - Karai Parsurai, Nalanda

Sandh is a village situated in the Karai Parsurai subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karai Parsurai and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Sandh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandh is 244142. The village covers a total geographical area of 226 hectares and falls under the 801304 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Sandh

According to the 2011 Census, Sandh village had a total population of 3,800 people, including 1,974 males and 1,826 females, living in 566 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.60%, with male literacy at 68.30% and female literacy at 45.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 507.

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

Nearby Villages of Sandh

Sandh 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 Sandh

Sandh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Diyawan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Sandh is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Sandh is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sandh

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

Health Facilities in Sandh

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

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