Sandhi - Bani, Kathua

Sandhi is a village situated in the Bani tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bani and around 190 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Sandhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandhi is 001775. The village covers a total geographical area of 724 hectares and falls under the 184206 pincode. Bani is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sandhi

According to the 2011 Census, Sandhi village had a total population of 1,032 people, including 525 males and 507 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.30%, with male literacy at 73.68% and female literacy at 32.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 598, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Sandhi

Sandhi 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 Sandhi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sandhi. The nearest railway station is Kathua, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bani to Sandhi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Sandhi is about 190 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sandhi

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

Health Facilities in Sandhi

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

FAQs about Sandhi