Sandha - Gawan, Giridih
Sandha is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Amtaro serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandha village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandha is 350206. The village covers a total geographical area of 20.4 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.
Sandha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sandha
According to the 2011 Census, Sandha village had a total population of 534 people, including 284 males and 250 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.11%, with male literacy at 86.35% and female literacy at 61.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 534 | 284 | 250 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 72 | 35 | 37 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 149 | 78 | 71 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 347 | 215 | 132 |
| Illiterate Population | 187 | 69 | 118 |
Nearby Villages of Sandha
Sandha is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sandha
Sandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Sandha is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sandha
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sandha village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Sandha
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sandha village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sandha
Where is Sandha located?
Sandha village is located in Gawan Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sandha?
The Gram Panchayat of Sandha is Amtaro.
What is the pincode of Sandha?
The pincode of Sandha is 815313.
What is the population of Sandha?
Sandha had a total population of 534, including 284 males and 250 females.
How many households are there in Sandha?
Sandha had 103 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sandha?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sandha was 75.11%. Male literacy was 86.35% and female literacy was 61.97%.