Sandal - Aron, Guna
Sandal is a village situated in the Aron tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aron and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Sarai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sandal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sandal is 499726. The village covers a total geographical area of 84 hectares and falls under the 473101 pincode. Aron is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Sandal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raghogarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sandal
According to the 2011 Census, Sandal village had a total population of 197 people, including 103 males and 94 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.88%, with male literacy at 80.23% and female literacy at 51.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64.
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 | 197 | 103 | 94 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 37 | 17 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 64 | 31 | 33 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 107 | 69 | 38 |
| Illiterate Population | 90 | 34 | 56 |
Nearby Villages of Sandal
Sandal 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 Sandal
Sandal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aron to Sandal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Sandal is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sandal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sandal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Sandal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sandal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Sandal
Where is Sandal located?
Sandal village is located in Aron Tehsil, Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Sandal?
The Gram Panchayat of Sandal is Sarai.
What is the pincode of Sandal?
The pincode of Sandal is 473101.
What is the population of Sandal?
Sandal had a total population of 197, including 103 males and 94 females.
How many households are there in Sandal?
Sandal had 41 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sandal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sandal was 66.88%. Male literacy was 80.23% and female literacy was 51.35%.