Shandri - Drabshala, Kishtwar

Shandri is a village situated in the Drabshala tehsil of Kishtwar district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 18 km from Kishtwar and around 18 km from Kishtwar. Dugga serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Shandri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shandri is 004685. The village covers a total geographical area of 1100.8 hectares and falls under the 182204 pincode. Kishtwar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Shandri

According to the 2011 Census, Shandri village had a total population of 288 people, including 156 males and 132 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.11%, with male literacy at 46.67% and female literacy at 30.48%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Shandri

Shandri 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 Shandri

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Shandri. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishtwar to Shandri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishtwar to Shandri is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shandri

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

Health Facilities in Shandri

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

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