Sandidih - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Sandidih is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Kalkasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandidih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandidih is 440537. The village covers a total geographical area of 333.52 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Sandidih

According to the 2011 Census, Sandidih village had a total population of 413 people, including 219 males and 194 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.50%, with male literacy at 75.42% and female literacy at 52.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Sandidih

Sandidih 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 Sandidih

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sandidih. The nearest railway station is Dongargarh, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Sandidih is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Sandidih is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sandidih

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

Health Facilities in Sandidih

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

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