Sandra - Bhopalpattnam, Bijapur

Sandra is a village situated in the Bhopalpattnam tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhopalpattanam and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Sandra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandra is 450700. The village covers a total geographical area of 1430.11 hectares and falls under the 494450 pincode. Bhopalpattanam is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Sandra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sandra

According to the 2011 Census, Sandra village had a total population of 577 people, including 271 males and 306 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,129 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.16%, with male literacy at 73.27% and female literacy at 50.60%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 471.

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

Nearby Villages of Sandra

Sandra 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 Sandra

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sandra. The nearest railway station is Sirpur Town, while the nearest airport is Warangal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhopalpattanam to Sandra is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Sandra is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sandra

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

Health Facilities in Sandra

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

FAQs about Sandra